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Sewell denounces Trump immigration plan

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Sunday, January 29, 2017, US Representative Terri Sewell (D-Selma) blasted President Donald J Trump’s executive orders on Syrian refugees and people with visas from countries where the terror risk is believed to be high. Sewell called the new President’s orders, “Unconscionable.” Congresswoman Sewell said, “The President’s most recent executive … Continued
January 31, 2017

Alabama Delegation reacts to Trump immigration orders

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, January 30, 2017, there has been global reaction to President Donald J. Trump’s controversial orders on refugees and persons traveling with passports from countries linked to terrorism. Most of the reaction from the Alabama Congressional delegation was positive. US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) released a statement on Monday … Continued
January 31, 2017

Trump orders on immigration causes mixed reactions

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, President Donald J Trump issued new executive orders om immigration making it harder for some foreign nationals to enter the US. Especially hard hit were Syrian refugees which President Obama had been resettling in the United States. Trump halted the resettlement of Syrian refugees for the next six … Continued
January 30, 2017

Trump orders on border a first step Byrne calls exciting

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, January 25, 2017, President Donald J Trump signed a series of executive actions designed to improve border security and remove criminal illegal aliens. Most of Alabama’s congressional delegation were quick to praise Pres. Trump’s actions. US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) commended President Trump on his decision to issue … Continued
January 26, 2017

Constitution Party meets after election

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, December 9, 2016, Constitution Party executive committee members from across the country met on the campus of the University of Alabama in Huntsville following the 2016 Presidential election. 2016 Constitution Party Presidential candidate Darrell Castle addressed the group about the election and US foreign policy. Darrell Castle told … Continued
December 12, 2016

A sober choice is needed to replace Senator Sessions

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Currently, the most coveted prize in Alabama politics is to be chosen to replace Senator Jeff Sessions, upon his confirmation as US Attorney General. Governor Robert Bentley will choose the recipient. In all likelihood, Bentley’s choice wins reelection in 2018, he or (remotely) she would become the senior Senator … Continued
November 22, 2016

The Hill says Sessions can have his pick of cabinet jobs

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, November 15, 2016, The Hill’s Jonathan Swan and Peter Schroeder are reporting that a source claims that US Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) will get whatever post he wants inside the new administration. They are reporting that Sen. Sessions has expressed interest in the work of three agencies: Defense, … Continued
November 16, 2016

Sessions Shocked By President’s Comments on Illegal Immigrants Voting

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Sunday, November 6, 2016, US Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) said that he was shocked by comments by President Barack H. Obama (D) which he alleges encouraged illegal aliens to vote. Sen. Sessions said, “I am shocked that the President of the United States—who is the chief law enforcement officer … Continued
November 8, 2016

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
November 1, 2016

Sessions Speaks Against Obama Plan to Admit 110,000 Refugees

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, September 28, US Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) sharply criticized President Obama’s controversial plan to dramatically increase the number of refugees coming into the country. Sessions comments were made at a Senate hearing on the plan. Sen. Sessions said, “The tragic reality is, that we have millions of displaced … Continued
September 29, 2016