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New FCPA Laws Change Campaign Committee Practices

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The 2014 campaign season is underway, and candidates for state and local elected offices are having to adjust to new laws regarding their campaign financial disclosures. Alabama law requires candidates to file regular reports of the their campaign’s contributions received and expenditures made. In previous elections, candidates were required … Continued
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August 13, 2013

Lawsuit Questions Redistricting Plan

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Several groups are suing the State of Alabama, arguing that the new legislative districts are discriminatory against black voters. The three-judge panel began hearing the case on Thursday, which is expected to last four to five days. The Alabama Legislative Black Caucus and the Alabama Association of Black County … Continued
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August 9, 2013

Aderholt Comments On Egypt

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Robert Aderholt (R) from Haleyville released a written statement on Wednesday in response to the chaos in Egypt and regarding the people of Egypt’s call for peaceful resignation of Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi. Rep. Aderholt said, “As we have seen in the news, in recent days millions of … Continued
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July 5, 2013

John Merrill seeks Secretary of State seat

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Representative John Merrill (R-Tuscaloosa) plans to run to replace Beth Chapman as Secretary of State in 2014. Merrill filed electronically to appoint his principle campaign committee on June 17, listing himself as the sole member of his campaign committee. Merrill said that he is concerned about who will replace … Continued
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June 20, 2013

House Passes Bill to Reduce Pressure on Boards of Registrars

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, the Alabama House of Representatives passed House Bill 162 which would move the deadline to register to vote from ten days before an election to 17 days before an election. HB162 was sponsored by Representative Wes Long (R) from Guntersville. Long said that he introduced the bill … Continued
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May 3, 2013

Inside the Iowa caucus poll numbers: Good news for Romney, bad for Gingrich

Staff Report With the Iowa caucuses just six days away, the latest poll is good news for Mitt Romney and bad news for Newt Gingrich. It also shows a bit of a surge for Rick Santorum, who now leads the second tier of candidates vying for the Republican presidential nomination – particularly among evangelical Christians … Continued
December 29, 2011

UA predictions: Social media will play vital role in 2012

Staff Report Should the predictions of some University of Alabama faculty come true, President Barack Obama will be elected to his second term in an election year influenced by running mates and a greater use of social media by candidates and voters. However, UA’s political science chair, Richard Fording, said he doesn’t think the Republican … Continued
December 28, 2011

Paul maintains his lead in Iowa

Staff Report The last week and a half has brought little change in the standings for the Iowa Republican caucus: Ron Paul continues to lead Mitt Romney by a modest margin, 24-20. Newt Gingrich is in 3rd at 13% followed by Michele Bachmann at 11%, Rick Perry and Rick Santorum at 10%, Jon Huntsman at … Continued
December 28, 2011