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ALGOP Chair Lathan Speaks to Trussville Republican Women

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, September 3, Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan spoke to the Republican Women of Trussville about the 2016 elections, candidate qualifying, and running to be delegates to the Republican National Convention next year. Lathan said that she had been chairman of the Alabama Republican Party only since … Continued
September 7, 2015

Republicans Hold Events in June

By Brandon MoseleyAlabama Political Reporter  On Thursday, June 11, Young Republican Federation of Alabama (YRFA) Chair Jackie Curtiss announced that there will be two GOP fund raising events in Birmingham later this month. First the Jefferson County Republican Party is holding a golf tournament fund raiser on Thursday, followed by a reception to honor Congresswoman … Continued
June 16, 2015

Beason Warns of Moral Future and Runaway Government Spending

By Brandon MoseleyAlabama Political Reporter  On Thursday, June 11, Former State Senator Scott Beason (R-Gardendale) spoke to the Greater Birmingham Young Republicans (GBYRs) at their regularly scheduled meeting on Birmingham’s Southside. The Chairwoman of the Great Birmingham Young Republicans, Jackie Curtiss, introduced Sen. Beason saying that we really missed him in Montgomery this session. Sen. … Continued
June 15, 2015

Lifesaving Bill Passes Health Committee

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Legislature routinely decides where billions of dollars are spent and on what it is spent on. The legislature decides who pays taxes and how much. They decide what is and what is not illegal and what will get you sent to prison. With the notable exception … Continued
May 21, 2015

GOP Lawmakers And Candidates Speak At Train Depot

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Evoking images from an era long-ago, where the railroads were the primary method of travel, Republican candidates in Jefferson County spoke at the historic train depot in Leeds, AL. State Representative Dickie Drake (R from Leeds) who represents Alabama House of Representatives District 45. Drake thanked everyone for coming … Continued
October 30, 2014

Santorum Rallies with Jefferson County GOP Candidates

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, October 9, former Senator Rick Santorum, (R-Pennsylvania), held a joint press conference with Congressional Candidate Gary Palmer (R) and Jefferson County Republican candidates seeking office in the November General Election. Republican Sixth District Congressional Candidate Gary Palmer introduced Sen. Santorum. Palmer said, “I have known Rick for … Continued
October 13, 2014

Santorum in Alabama on Thursday

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, October 9, former GOP presidential candidate, U.S. Senator (R from Pennsylvania) and Chairman of Patriot Voices Rick Santorum will travel to Alabama for several events. At 8:00 AM Senator Santorum will speak at an Alabama Republican Party Campaign Rally with Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange (R) in … Continued
October 9, 2014

Rick Santorum Coming to Birmingham

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The 2016 Presidential election begins in earnest a year from now, but among the early names being mentioned as a possible Republican Presidential candidates is former Pennsylvania U.S. Senator Rick Santorum. Santorum was the winner of Alabama’s 2012 Republican Presidential Primary and was the runner up to eventual nominee, … Continued
October 3, 2014

Shelnutt Campaigns in Trussville

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Earlier this month, Shay Shelnutt joined Gary Palmer, state Rep. John Merrill, Dale Peterson, and other Republican Primary Runoff candidates at the Republican Women of Trussville (RWOT) dinner. Shelnutt is a Trussville area realtor who is running for the Alabama Senate in District 17 as a Republican.  Shelnutt said, … Continued
June 18, 2014

David Wheeler Addresses Republicans in Gardendale

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama House District 47 candidate David Wheeler (R) addressed Republicans at the Jefferson County Republican Party Straw Poll in Gardendale.  David Wheeler said that he was challenging a three term incumbent Rep. Jack Williams. Wheeler joined Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) who headlined the event.  Republicans present enjoyed barbecue … Continued
May 30, 2014