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Predicting the Presidential Race

INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE by Steve Flowers Folks, we are in the midst of a presidential race. It has been ongoing for well over a year. We will select a new president in November. Barack Obama has served his eight year limit. Thus, the parade of candidates seeking to occupy the Oval Office has been long, … Continued
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January 6, 2016
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Rounding Out the Field

INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE By Steve Flowers This week we will conclude our analysis of the potential horses in the 2018 Alabama Gubernatorial Derby. First, let me briefly recap the horses we have already handicapped. The list includes, in descending order, Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard (18), Supreme Court Justice Jim Main (17), Sen. Greg … Continued
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December 16, 2015

Cruz Coming to Daphne and Trussville

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, December 13, the Ted Cruz campaign for President announced that the Texas Senator would make a southeastern swing in the week leading up to Christmas. Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill (R) confirmed that Cruz would be coming to both Trussville and Daphne. Winning southern states on … Continued
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December 15, 2015
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Race for White House Under Way

INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE By Steve Flowers The 2016 Presidential election has not only begun, it is well under way. It is now a lengthy process that spans the entire four-year presidential term. The race essentially begins the day a president is sworn into office. Aspirants begin jockeying for the brass ring of American politics the … Continued
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November 4, 2015

Paul Ryan Appears to Be the Next Speaker

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter CNN is reporting that US Representative Trey Gowdy (R-South Carolina) will formally nominate colleague Paul Ryan (R-Wisconsin) to by the next Speaker of the House of Representatives in a GOP Caucus meeting on Wednesday.  On Tuesday, October 27, Congressman Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) said that he would vote for Paul … Continued
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October 30, 2015

PSC Approves Incentives for Small Businesses

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, October 6, 2015 the Alabama Public Service Commission (PSC) announced that it had unanimously approved two small business incentives to strengthen and grow the Alabama economy by encouraging investments and creating jobs. PSC President Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh (R) President of the Public Service Commission said, “Alabamians can … Continued
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October 7, 2015

Huckabee to Visit Alabama on October 1

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, October 1, former Arkansas Governor, author, and current Republican Presidential candidate Mike Huckabee (R) will tour the state of Alabama. The Alabama Secretary of State’s office announced that Gov. Huckabee will begin his tour with a public appearance in Florence at 8 a.m. Huckabee will hold two … Continued
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September 22, 2015

Alabama Presidential Straw Poll in Tuscaloosa October 17

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, July 21, the Alabama Republican Assembly announced that that the Alabama Republican Presidential Straw Poll will be in Tuscaloosa on Saturday, October 17, 2015.  The event is sponsored by the Alabama Republican Assembly and will be held at the Bryant Conference Center on the University of Alabama … Continued
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July 24, 2015