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Merrill says Alabama still won’t send voter info to Feds as Commission postpones data request

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter WASHINGTON —  The Federal Commission created by President Donald Trump to audit the nation’s election system has postponed a controversial request to states seeking voter roles and personal voter data. But it doesn’t look like it will change Alabama’s response. The Commission vice chair, Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach, … Continued
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July 11, 2017

House bill would allow up to 6 days of early voting in Alabama

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—During the 2016 General Election, 37 states and the District of Columbia allowed for some type of early voting, giving voters the opportunity to cast their votes up to a month before Election Day arrived on Nov. 9. House Minority Leader Craig Ford, D-Gadsden, wants Alabama to become an … Continued
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January 18, 2017
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This is How Donald Trump Got Elected

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter What happened? I have been asked that question a lot since late Tuesday night, when Americans went to the polls and elected Archie Bunker president. I suppose people think I have a better idea of what could lead to such an embarrassment, but I don’t. Oh, I have ideas. … Continued
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November 9, 2016

Orr Says He Wants to Expose Donors

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Twin bills in the Alabama House and Senate would call for a Constitutional Amendment to “regulate the disclosure, raising, and spending of moneys to influence elections and governmental actions.” The constitutional amendment is the brainchild of Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur), who says the primary purpose of the bill is … Continued
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April 5, 2016

Tuesday Was a Good Night for Alabama Incumbents

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, March 1, every member of Alabama’s congressional delegation handily won their party primary battles. Congressman Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville), Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) and Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-Selma) did not even have any primary opposition and Alabama elected congressional incumbents have not lost a primary in the last several cycles. … Continued
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March 2, 2016

Greater Birmingham Young Republicans Declare Shelby ‘Elected Official of the Year’

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, December 18, the Greater Birmingham Young Republicans (GBYR) held their annual Christmas Party at the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame in Birmingham’s BJCC complex.  The young Republicans selected Senator Shelby as their ‘Elected Official of the Year.’ The GOP group announced in a statement, “Congratulations to our … Continued
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December 23, 2015

McCutcheon Defends Private Money in the Political Process

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, November 30, the Reformers Caucus released a statement warning that, “The power of excessive money in our political system threatens the integrity of our democracy.” This message conflicts with those who oppose limits on money, which they view as limits on Free Speech. The Alabama Political Reporter … Continued
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December 3, 2015

Shelby Comments on Failure of Planned Parenthood Defunding Legislation in Senate

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, August 3, US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) released a statement following the Senate’s vote to move forward on S1881, legislation to defund Planned Parenthood. Sen. Shelby wrote, “The recent videos depicting Planned Parenthood’s practices are extremely disturbing and underscore why taxpayer dollars should not support this organization. … Continued
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August 4, 2015