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Joe Arpaio will be speaking in Sylacauga this month

Former Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio will be the keynote speaker at the Alabama Patriots Dinner on Sept. 26 in Sylacauga. Arpaio earned national and international media attention during his 24 year tenure as the Sheriff of Maricopa County, Arizona. Arpaio was recognized as “America’s toughest sheriff.” Arpaio fed prisoner bologna sandwiches for 50 cents a … Continued
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September 6, 2019
Facade of US Supreme court in Washington DC on sunny day

Reaction to Democrats’ proposals to add seats to Supreme Court

Last week, former Obama Administration Attorney General Eric Holder made a statement that if he were president, though he’s not running, and the Democrats controlled Congress, he would “seriously consider adding two seats to the Supreme Court” to counteract Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s “power-grabbing antics.” Presidential candidate South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg is advocating … Continued
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April 9, 2019

Bernie Sanders, Randall Woodfin may aid Doug Jones in Senate campaign

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, October 17, The New York Times reported that “national leaders, including Senators Chuck Schumer and Bernie Sanders, have appealed to Mr. Woodfin to deploy his field organization to help Mr. Jones in the Special Election for the Senate.” Randall Woodfin is the 36-year-old mayor-elect of Birmingham. Woodfin told … Continued
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October 26, 2017

Sewell Congratulates Loretta Lynch on Her Confirmation

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, April 23, the United States Senate voted to confirm Loretta Lynch as America’s next U.S. Attorney General.  U.S. Representative Terri Sewell (D-Selma) issued a statement congratulating Lynch on her confirmation by the US Senate. Congresswoman Sewell said on Facebook that she, “Witnessed the historic confirmation vote of Loretta … Continued
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April 24, 2015

Sessions and Durbin Lead Bipartisan Demand for DOJ Investigation

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, April 9, US Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) joined US Senator Richard Durbin in requesting an investigation of recent labor practices at Southern California Edison, California’s largest utility company. Sen. Sessions is arguably the most conservative member of the American Senate. US Senator Bernard “Bernie” Sanders (I-Vermont) is arguably … Continued
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April 10, 2015

Holder is Leaving the Department of Justice

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, September 25, Fox News, CNN, and other national media outlets reported that controversial U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder (D) announced he would be leaving his job as the head of the powerful U.S. Department of Justice. Alabama Republican Party Chairman Bill Armistead was quick to spread the … Continued
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September 26, 2014

Roby and Byrne Applaud Shinseki’s Departure

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Representatives Martha Roby (R) from Montgomery and Bradley Byrne (R) from Mobile issued written statements following President Obama’s announcement that Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Eric Shinseki has resigned. Congresswoman Roby said, “President Obama made the right decision in allowing Secretary Shinseki to step down. Secretary Shinseki has a … Continued
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May 31, 2014