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GOP Presidential Candidates Debate Minus Donald Trump

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, January 28, the highest polling Republican Presidential Candidates gathered on the main stage at the Fox News televised debate, without GOP frontrunner Donald Trump who held his own nationally televised event down the street with former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee and former US Senator Rick Santorum (R-Pennsylvania). … Continued
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February 1, 2016

Roby Works to Build Veterans Community Health Network

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, January 21, US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) met with VA officials and representatives from Alabama’s health care community in an effort to build a veterans community Health Network. Congresswoman Roby gathered leaders from Alabama’s hospital community and officials from the Veterans Health Administration to take the first steps … Continued
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January 28, 2016

Lathan Comments on Sanders’ Visit to Alabama

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, January 19, Alabama Republican Party Chairman, Terry Lathan, commented on Democratic presidential candidate, Bernie Sanders’ campaign rally in downtown Birmingham. He also spoke at the historic 16th Street Baptist Church. Chairman Lathan said, “Devout socialist Bernie Sanders brought his “2016 Free Stuff Tour” to Alabama on Monday. … Continued
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January 25, 2016

Shelby Declines McConnell Debate Invitation

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter In 1986, US Representative Richard Shelby (D-Tuscaloosa) narrowly unseated first term incumbent US Senator Jeremiah Denton (R).  This was the last time that Shelby would face a credible opponent.  He was re-elected in 1992 as a Democrat.  He was re-elected in 1998 as a Republican and again in 2004 and … Continued
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January 22, 2016

Human Rights Campaign Endorses Hillary Clinton

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, January 19, former Secretary of State and Democratic Presidential Candidate, Hillary Clinton, released a statement thanking the Human Rights Campaign for their endorsement in the 2016 Presidential Campaign. Secretary Clinton said, “I’m honored to receive the endorsement of the Human Rights Campaign—the nation’s largest organization working to … Continued
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January 21, 2016

Blackshear Wins House District 80 Special Primary Election

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, January 20, Republican voters went to the polls and elected Phoenix City Councilman, Chris Blackshear, to represent District 80 in the Alabama House of Representatives. Blackshear said on Facebook, “Just wanted to say again how overwhelmed I am with your show of support! Let’s work together to … Continued
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January 21, 2016

Special Primary Election Today in House District 80

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Republican Voters in Lee and Russell Counties go to the polls today to vote for whom they want to represent the party in House District 80. Phoenix City council member Chris Blackshear, Russell County Engineer James McGill and insurance broker Tommy Pugh are all running for the Republican nomination … Continued
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January 19, 2016

Alabama Officials Respond to the State of the Union Address

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, January 12, President Barack H. Obama delivered his last State of the Union Address to a joint house of the United States Congress. US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) said in a statement, “Tonight’s address was another political speech full of empty rhetoric that offered no real solutions … Continued
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January 13, 2016

McConnell Gets Endorsements from Citizens United and Marine Comrades

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, January 7, Citizens United Political Victory Fund (CUPVF), the affiliated PAC of Citizens United, announced that were endorsing Jonathan McConnell for US Senator from Alabama. The McConnell campaign also announced that 100 Marines who have served with the 33 year old former Marine Corps Captain have signed … Continued
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January 11, 2016

Hillary Endorsed By Planned Parenthood Action Fund

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Former Secretary of State and Democratic Presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton said, that she is honored to have the endorsement of the Planned Parenthood Action Fund. Secretary Clinton said in a statement, “As a lifelong Planned Parenthood supporter, I’m honored to have the endorsement of the Planned Parenthood Action Fund. … Continued
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January 11, 2016