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Vote NO on Amendment 8: Legislative Pay

By Ralph Burke Member, Alabama House of Representatives 1983-98, Democrat Although the GOP leadership in Montgomery claim that reducing the 62% legislative pay increase was not included in the “Handshake With Alabama” as they campaigned in 2010, many (if not all) used it as their number one issue to take control of the Legislature.  After … Continued
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October 26, 2012

Excerpts from Romney speech to GOP convention

Staff Report TAMPA—Tonight GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney will take the stage to tell America why he should be the next president of the United States. The following are excerpts from his speech before the 2012 GOP convention. Four years ago, I know that many Americans felt a fresh excitement about the possibilities of a … Continued
August 30, 2012

Artur Davis Tells Republican Convention that his 2008 Support for Barack Obama was a Mistake

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Popular former Democratic Congressman Artur Davis told Republican National Convention goers that, ”We have a country to turn around.” Four years ago the member of the Congressional Black Caucus was one of Obama’s earliest and most vocal supporters, but that was then, this is now. The Republican Artur Davis … Continued
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August 30, 2012

Romney picks Ryan as VP, Alabama Leaders React

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Early Saturday morning GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney introduced Representative Paul D. Ryan of Wisconsin as his VP pick. Republicans from around Alabama have been weighing in on Romney’s choice. “I’m delighted as I know many Alabamians will be at the choice of Congressman Paul Ryan as Gov. Romney’s … Continued
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August 11, 2012

Armistead Says Republicans Are Enthusiastic About Presidential Campaign

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Republican Party Chairman Bill Armistead said that he recently attended the Republican National Committee meeting in Scottsdale, Arizona.  Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney met with the powerful group and “Gov. Romney got a great reception.  Everyone was united and excited.”  Sen. John McCain was also there and Armistead … Continued
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April 26, 2012

Gadsden Times: Incentives amendment a third of the way there

Staff Report It’s only halfway through the Legislature, and if it wins final passage still must be approved by voters in November. However, the fact that the Alabama Job Creation and Retention Act still lives has to be a relief for Gov. Robert Bentley, Republicans in the State House and residents of Etowah County. The … Continued
February 21, 2012

Gadsden Times: Bentley’s budgets get icy reception

Staff Report Two Republican legislators from North Alabama found themselves tossed off the House Rules Committee as the 2012 session of the Alabama Legislature began this week Todd Greeson of Ider and Elwyn Thomas of Oneonta claimed it was because their votes reflected their districts’ interests rather than the will of the GOP Caucus (whose … Continued
February 13, 2012

Editorial Analysis: Which Outcast is Worse?

By Grant Hallmark Alabama Political Reporter Political insiders within the Alabama Republican Party expressed dismay about State Sen. Scott Beason’s candidacy announcement. “We are staying as far away from this as possible,” one politico said. By this one quote, we can predict what Beason’s primary hurdle will be during the campaign: a complete lack of … Continued
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January 17, 2012