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Time for accountability

By Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford The election is over and now the real work begins. Part of that work means holding our leaders accountable for their promises and commitments, and both sides of the aisle have plenty to be held accountable for. Republicans now have absolute power across all branches of our federal and … Continued
November 16, 2016

Jesse Smith joins chorus demanding new leadership in Alabama Democratic Party

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Jesse Smith ran as a democrat for Congress in the Third Congressional District in 2014 and 2016, losing both times to incumbent Representative Mike Rogers (R-Saks). Smith has joined the democrats who think new leadership at the Alabama Democratic Party is needed to reverse the party’s struggling fortunes. Smith … Continued
November 15, 2016

Top Democrats Continue Public Feud

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama House Minority Leader Craig Ford (D-Gadsden) has made waves in Alabama political circles by calling for the Chairwoman of the Alabama Democratic Party, Nancy Worley, and the head of the Alabama Democratic Conference, Joe Reed, to step down. Thursday, October 27, 2016, the Chair of the Alabama Democratic … Continued
November 1, 2016

Alabama Democratic Party Family Feud

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, October 19, 2016, Alabama Democratic Party Chair Woman Nancy Worley responded strongly to calls from House Minority Leader Craig Ford (D-Gadsden) that she and Alabama Democratic Conference Chairman Joe Reed both step down for the good of the Democratic Party in Alabama. Democratic Party Chair Woman Worley … Continued
October 20, 2016

Craig Ford Calls on Joe Reed and Nancy Worley to Resign

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, October 18, Alabama House Minority Leader Craig Ford (D-Gadsden) called on powerful Democratic Party boss Joe Reed and Chairwoman Nancy Worley both to step down as the leaders of the Alabama Democratic Party. State Representative Ford said in a statement on Facebook, “I appreciate the service of our … Continued
October 19, 2016

Hillary Clinton Coming to Hoover: Gets Endorsement from Sewell

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, September 29, Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-Selma) announced former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (D-New York) will be in Alabama to address the influential Alabama Democratic Conference (ADC) on October 17. US Representative Terri Sewell said on Facebook, “I am honored and excited to welcome Secretary Hillary … Continued
September 30, 2015

AEA’s Former Leaders Chafing Under NEA Control

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The powerful Alabama Education Association (AEA) dominated Alabama politics for decades. Most state legislature candidates needed AEA support to win their Democratic Primary and AEA money and influence kept those Democratic incumbents in office in increasingly Republican leaning districts far longer than they probably deserved. At its heart, … Continued
July 30, 2015

Alabama Voter’s Coalition Is Urging Democratic Leaders to Unite

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Voter’s Coalition votes has requested a special meeting with State Democratic Leaders to attempt to mend fences between the Alabama Democratic Party, the Alabama Democratic Conference, and the Alabama Democratic Majority. The Alabama Voter’s Coalition executive committee has issued a written statement announcing that it has voted … Continued
February 14, 2014

Dr. Joe Reed Responds to Kennedy’s Departure

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Many words have been used to explain the departure of Judge Mark Kennedy from Chairmanship of the Alabama Democratic Party, but only a handful have been printed to understand the position of one of the last heroes of Alabama’s democratic legacy. Love him or hate him, Dr. Joe Reed … Continued
April 25, 2013