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Who’s Advising Bentley?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Gov. Robert Bentley is hunkered down, hoping to survive the withering tide of criticism in the media, and his own party. The big question is: who is in the bunker with him? For the last year or so, Rebekah Caldwell Mason has been Bentley’s sole advisor. Now, she is … Continued
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April 8, 2016

Impeachment Hits a Speed Bump in Committee

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, April 7, State Representative Ed Henry (R-Hartselle) was forced by criticism from his fellow legislature to withdraw the articles of impeachment resolution against embattled Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) in the powerful House rules committee. Rep. Henry will submit another resolution next week after rewriting it to … Continued
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April 8, 2016

Bentley Responds to Impeachment Threat

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, April 5, an impeachment resolution was announced in a press conference in Montgomery. State Representative Ed Henry (R-Hartselle) announced that it was his intent to enter an impeachment resolution against the Governor and have it voted on by the House of Representatives within a week. Alabama Governor … Continued
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April 6, 2016

Impeachment Appears to be Dead for Time Being

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, April 5, State Representative Ed Henry (R-Hartselle) held a press conference to announce that he was filing articles of impeachment against embattled Governor Robert Bentley (R). Bentley has had what he admits was an inappropriate relationship with former top political advisor, Mrs. Rebekah Caldwell Mason. Bentley, however, … Continued
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April 6, 2016

Will Alabama Forgive Governor Bentley?

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) announced that he has asked God for forgiveness, and is asking the people of Alabama to do the same. Following the controversial firing of Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Director Spencer Collier an audiotape was released exposing an inappropriate, and possibly adulterous, relationship between … Continued
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April 5, 2016

Impeachment Articles Being Drawn Up

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, March 30, Articles of Impeachment are being drawn up by State Representative Ed Henry (R-Hartselle) against Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R). Representative Henry told reporters that he started drafting the articles on Monday. Henry plans on filing them once the House reconvenes next week. The Alabama Political Reporter spoke … Continued
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March 31, 2016

Alabama Republican Assembly Demands Bentley Be Impeached

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, March 29, the Alabama Republican Assembly released a statement announcing that it has passed a resolution, calling for both Houses of the Legislature to impeach the embattled Governor Robert Bentley (R). Alabama Republican Assembly President Jennifer Montrose said that the resolution was in response to the allegations … Continued
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March 30, 2016

Reaction to Bentley Scandal

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Reactions to the allegations against Gov. Robert Bentley (R) and his top aide, Mrs. Rebekah Caldwell Mason, continue to pour in. State Senator Shay Shelnutt (R-Trussville) said, “Today I ask for two things. One I ask the people of Alabama to pray for our leaders and especially Governor Bentley … Continued
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March 25, 2016

Palmer, Aderholt, and Byrne Critical of Obama’s Executive Orders on Firearms

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, January 5 U.S. Representatives Gary Palmer (R from Hoover), Robert Aderholt (R from Haleyville) and Bradley Byrne (R from Montrose) all issued statement critical of President Barack H. Obama’s effort to subvert Congress and the Constitution to restrict Americans right to purchase, possess and sell guns. Representative … Continued
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January 6, 2016

Palmer Says IRS Commissioner John Koskinen Should be Fired

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, July 27, US Representative Gary Palmer (R-Alabama) announced that he was joining his fellow members of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee in calling for President Obama to remove IRS Commissioner John Koskinen. Congressman Palmer said in a statement, “Mr. Koskinen has repeatedly provided misleading testimony … Continued
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July 28, 2015