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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter 2016 is over, and 2017 is here. 2016 was a year full of big political news, and we at The Alabama Political Reporter anticipate 2017 to be no less intense. The election of Donald Trump (R) as President of the United States was the biggest national news story of … Continued
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January 2, 2017

David Putman Challenges Gary Palmer

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, October 31, 2016, candidate for Congress David J. Putman (D) sat down for a lengthy interview with The Alabama Political Reporter (APR). Putman is running in the November 8 General Election for Alabama’s Sixth Congressional District seat against incumbent Gary Palmer (R-Hoover). Putman told APR that his four … Continued
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November 1, 2016

Hillary Clinton Accepts Democratic Nomination

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, July 28, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton formally accepted the Democratic Party’s nomination for President of the United States. Mrs. Clinton said, “America is once again at a moment of reckoning. Powerful forces are threatening to pull us apart. Bonds of trust and respect are fraying. And … Continued
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July 29, 2016

Sumter County Sheriff Removed for Misconduct

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, July 25, Attorney General Luther Strange (R) announced that the Alabama Supreme Court has removed Sumter County Sheriff Tyrone Clark Sr. from office, following impeachment proceedings. AG Strange said, “Justice has been served. Alabamians rightfully expect their public officials to conduct their duties of office honestly and in … Continued
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July 28, 2016

Hooper Says Clinton Would Remove Our Rights

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Trump Montgomery River Region Chair and former State Representative, Perry Hooper Jr, claimed that America’s freedoms are under attack from both, “Radical Islamic terrorists from abroad and those who would remove our rights like Hillary Clinton.” Chairman Hooper said when asked about the recent surge in terrorist’s attacks: “As … Continued
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July 6, 2016

Rogers Says that Democrats Sit-in Was a Publicity Stunt

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, June 28, 2016, US Representative Mike Rogers (R-Saks) called a failed sit-in by House Democrats to force the US House of Representatives to bring up gun control legislation a disruptive publicity stunt. Congressman Rogers said in a statement, “President Obama’s plan to defeat ISIS and protect our homeland … Continued
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June 27, 2016

Foundation For Moral Law Vows to Fight Anti-Gun Rights Ruling

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, June 10, the Montgomery based Foundation for Moral Law issued a statement sharply critical of a Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decision in Peruta versus San Diego County that upheld a California law which curtails the right to carry concealed firearms. Thursday’s 9 to 4 decision held that … Continued
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June 16, 2016

Federal Court Says that Americans Have No Right to Carry Firearms

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, June 9, Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange (R) denounced a ruling by the federal appeals court ruling today effectively denying residents of San Diego County, California, the right of possession of a handgun for self-defense outside the home. Strange said, “The US Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals held … Continued
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June 10, 2016

Guns in Vehicles Bill Dies in House

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, May 5, State Senator Gerald Allen (R-Tuscaloosa) commented on the failure by the Alabama Legislature to take up his gun bill, SB14. The Alabama Senate passed SB14, which would allow Alabamians to carry a loaded gun in their vehicles; but the Alabama House of Representatives would never act … Continued
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May 9, 2016