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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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May 30, 2014

George Says State Needs Gambling

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Gambling: what kind of gambling is allowed in Alabama, who should be allowed to run gambling operations in the State, and where those operations (if any) would be allowed used to be a major issue in State politics. Now we debate which conservative GOP Primary candidate is the most … Continued
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May 27, 2014

Secretary of State Candidates in Gardendale

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Recently, Alabama Secretary of State Candidates joined Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) at the Jefferson County Republican Party Straw Poll in Gardendale. Former Montgomery County Probate Judge Reese McKinney said that he is that he is the only candidate in the race who has run over fifty elections.  McKinney … Continued
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May 23, 2014

Stan Cooke Campaigns in Gardendale

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Dr. Stan Cooke (R) from Sumiton was campaigning at the Jefferson County Republican Party Straw Poll event at the Gardendale Civic Center on Saturday, May 10.  Stan Cooke is running for the Republican nomination for Alabama Lieutenant Governor. Cooke told the large crowd, “I am here to ask you … Continued
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May 19, 2014

Ivey Addresses Jefferson County Republicans

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Saturday, May 10, Alabama Lieutenant Governor Kay Ivey (R) spoke at the Jefferson County Republican Party straw poll held at the Gardendale Civic Center. Ivey said, “It is an honor and a privilege to be here as Lieutenant Governor.”  Ivey praised Alabama Governor Robert Bentley.  Ivey said, “Thanks to … Continued
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May 14, 2014