Jim Folsom

U.S. Senator Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, praised Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer’s decision to name a future Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer in honor of Alabama’s Jeremiah Denton. Denton was a former Republican U.S. Senator from Alabama and a well-known U.S. Navy Vietnam veteran and Navy Cross recipient that was held in captivity by the … Continued

Tuesday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) won a crushing victory over Democratic nominee Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox. “We have done it,” a jubilant Ivey told a throng of supporters. “The people have spoken.” “It is with immense gratitude that I stand before you tonight as the next Governor of Alabama,” Ivey said. “Together we have … Continued

Currently, congressmen/women win reelection at a 98 percent rate. The communist politburo does not have that high of a reelection percentage. Maybe we have more in common with the Russians than Washington CNN reporters think. It is hard to get beat as an incumbent congressman. Martha Roby tried but even though she was the most vulnerable Republican incumbent … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2017, the National Association of Realtors Political Action Committee (RPAC) announced their endorsement of appointed Sen. Luther Strange, R-Ala., in the Republican Runoff for U.S. Senate.  The endorsement was made following a recommendation from the RPAC Committee. “Alabama REALTORS® recognize Senator Strange for his demonstrated record … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, the Board of Directors of the Business Council of Alabama announced that they have endorsed U.S. Sen. Luther Strange in the special primary election runoff for U.S. Senate. BCA Chairman Jeff Coleman said in a statement, “The Business Council of Alabama is proud to endorse U.S. Sen. Luther … Continued

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