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Incumbent Senator Ousted by Rep. Jim McClendon

By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY – Alabama Senator Jerry Fielding was made a lame duck this week, losing by a landslide to Representative Jim McClendon of Sylacauga. Fielding, who was elected in 2010 as a Democrat and switched to the GOP in 2012, was in headlines this legislative session when he suggested he … Continued
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June 5, 2014

Establishment Candidates Hold On to Power

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard, R-Auburn and Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh, R Anniston retained their seats in Tuesday’s Republican Primary.  Not only did they win, most of their allies received big wins as well. Rep. Mike Hubbard crushed challenger Sandy Toomer by 20 percentage points. Congressman … Continued
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June 4, 2014

Don’t Let Facts Influence The Vote

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter There will be no tanks on the streets, or soldiers with weapons locked and loaded as we go to the polls on Tuesday. The only weapon of war that will have been used against the voters of our State, will be propaganda. This killing machine poisons the mind and … Continued
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June 2, 2014

McClendon Launches July Massacre Out-Raising Opponent 10-to-1

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter 
MONTGOMERY—An unexpected battle is brewing in Senate District 11 as veteran republican lawmaker, Rep. Jim McClendon,(R-Springville), takes on newly-minted GOP Senator Jerry Fielding (R-Sylacauga). But if early campaign contributions are an indication of the final results, this will not be a heated conflict but a bang and then a … Continued
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August 5, 2013

Hubbard’s “real republican” incumbents include Obama donor and party switchers

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—At a meeting in Birmingham last week, Representative Mike Hubabrd (R-Auburn) rallied the Young Republicans to protect the GOP supermajorities against fake Republicans trying to take back the power in Montgomery. “I’m telling you the race will be determined in the primary,”  Hubbard said. Hubbard called out groups like … Continued
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June 24, 2013
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Beware infiltrators warns Hubbard

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—  Alabama Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard warned young republicans gathered in Birmingham last week that infiltrators will be entering “our primary.” These outsiders will challenge incumbent republicans. “from the right and from the left,” cautioned Diamond Mike. Hubbard raised the specter of “The Others,” coming to displace … Continued
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June 24, 2013

Medical marijuana advocate launches bid for State Senate

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Ron Crumpton has announced that he intends to run for Alabama’s state senate in 2014. Crumpton, who is from Cropwell, Ala., will run for the 11th senate district, which is currently represented by Jerry Fielding (R-Sylacauga). He has not stated his party affiliation for this campaign, however his fan … Continued
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May 30, 2013

Senate Majority Leader Welcomes Fielding to Republican Caucus

Staff Report From the Office of Senate Majority Leader Jabo Waggoner MONTGOMERY – The longest-serving Republican in the Alabama Senate today welcomed Senator Jerry Fielding (R-Sylacauga) to the Senate Republican Caucus. At a press conference along with fellow Senate Republicans, Senate Majority Leader Jabo Waggoner officially welcomed Fielding to the caucus, a move that boosts the … Continued
October 4, 2012

Luther Strange talks immigration, oil spill at town hall breakfast

Staff Report SYLACAUGA — Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange attended a town hall breakfast Thursday morning at Coosa Valley Medical Center. At the breakfast, hosted by state Sen. Jerry Fielding, Strange discussed his role in the cases of most concern to Alabama citizens. “My main goals right now are to win the BP oil spill … Continued
December 30, 2011