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Shelby Declines McConnell Debate Invitation

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter In 1986, US Representative Richard Shelby (D-Tuscaloosa) narrowly unseated first term incumbent US Senator Jeremiah Denton (R).  This was the last time that Shelby would face a credible opponent.  He was re-elected in 1992 as a Democrat.  He was re-elected in 1998 as a Republican and again in 2004 and … Continued
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January 22, 2016

McConnell, Gerritson Comment on the State of the Union

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, January 13, the President of the United States, Barack H. Obama, gave his final State of The Union Address. Jonathan McConnell (R candidate for US Senate) and Becky Gerritson (R candidate for US House 2nd District) both released statements critical of the President’s vision for America Gerritson … Continued
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January 14, 2016

McConnell Gets Endorsements from Citizens United and Marine Comrades

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, January 7, Citizens United Political Victory Fund (CUPVF), the affiliated PAC of Citizens United, announced that were endorsing Jonathan McConnell for US Senator from Alabama. The McConnell campaign also announced that 100 Marines who have served with the 33 year old former Marine Corps Captain have signed … Continued
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January 11, 2016

Senator Richard Shelby Speaks to MARC in Vestavia

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The race for US Senate is heating up and US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) is not taking his challengers lightly.  Senator Shelby will address the January meeting of the Mid-Alabama Republican Club (MARC) this Saturday, January 9 at the Library in Vestavia Hills. “With all the activity in Washington … Continued
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January 7, 2016

Greater Birmingham Young Republicans Declare Shelby ‘Elected Official of the Year’

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, December 18, the Greater Birmingham Young Republicans (GBYR) held their annual Christmas Party at the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame in Birmingham’s BJCC complex.  The young Republicans selected Senator Shelby as their ‘Elected Official of the Year.’ The GOP group announced in a statement, “Congratulations to our … Continued
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December 23, 2015

Senate Candidates McConnell, Nana Both Release Statements

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, December 16, Jonathan McConnell, a GOP primary candidate for the US Senate, released a statement critical of the omnibus spending bill and incumbent US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama).  McConnell attacked Shelby from his political right. Jonathan McConnell said in a statement: “Richard Shelby’s willingness to give President … Continued
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December 18, 2015

Farmers, Tea Party, and NRA All Endorse Shelby for Senate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, December 11, 2015, US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) announced that he had received the endorsement of the National Rifle Association for his reelection to a sixth term in the Senate.  The endorsement is the third major endorsement Shelby received last week.  He also was also endorsed by … Continued
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December 14, 2015

John Rice Endorses McConnell

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, December 7, former State Senator John Rice (R) endorsed Jonathan McConnell for the US Senate. Former Senator Rice said in a post on Facebook, “Jonathan McConnell is an outstanding Patriot. I have known him most of his life. His family members are also upstanding and proud Patriots. … Continued
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December 9, 2015