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Trump and Sanders Win the New Hampshire Primary

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Independent US Senator Bernie Sanders from Vermont delivered a crushing defeat to former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (D) in the New Hampshire Primary.  As of press time, Sanders had 60 percent of the Democrat vote and Clinton had just 38 percent. In the Republican Primary, New York City … Continued
February 10, 2016

New Hampshire Primary is Tuesday

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter This time last week, the whole country was watching to see what Iowans were going to do.  This week, the candidates are in New Hampshire.  Some are hoping that this is the spark that elevates them towards their goal.  For some, this will be the end of their presidential … Continued
February 8, 2016

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
January 13, 2016