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Alabama Dems’ pathway to relevancy: Alabama workers

There is nothing Alabama Democrats can do about Republican supermajorities in this very red state.  Have you heard that one?  I have. Heard it repeatedly, in fact. Hell, the leadership of the Alabama Democratic Party said it recently, as it attempted to justify its pathetic inaction — and subsequent tail-kickin’ — in last year’s midterm … Continued
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September 3, 2019

Hometown Action endorses Tabitha Isner

Hometown Action announced Tuesday that it has endorsed Tabitha Isner for chair of the Alabama Democratic Party. Hometown Action said in a statement that in 2018, Isner ran for Congress as a Hometown Action member candidate on a progressive populist platform reflective of Hometown Action’s values and a bold vision for Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District. … Continued
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May 9, 2019

Livingston is nominated as 2019 GOPAC Emerging Leader

The GOPAC, a national organization focused on advancing conservative ideas and policy solutions, announced Tuesday that Alabama State Sen. Steve Livingston, R-Scottsboro, is a part of its exclusive 2019 Class of Emerging Leaders. “Alabama is an amazing state that I’m proud to call home, and it’s a privilege to represent the people of Jackson, DeKalb … Continued
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May 2, 2019
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Legislative issues other than infrastructure, gas tax

There is no question that Gov. Kay Ivey’s Infrastructure/Gas Tax Program was the cornerstone issue of this legislative session. This monumental legislation will be a tremendous enhancement for Alabama’s economic development for decades to come. Ivey and the legislative leadership deserve accolades for addressing this important project. They were indeed thinking of the next generation … Continued
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April 10, 2019
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Democrats: Gone fishin’

There is an old expression that goes, “the worst day of fishing beats the best day of working.” As an avid fisherman myself, I can certainly understand the feeling behind that saying. But, sometimes, fishing is the worst thing to be doing, especially when there is important work to be done. This past week, in … Continued
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April 1, 2019
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Ivey is winning for the people of Alabama and their future

When the votes were tallied on the Rebuild Alabama Act last Friday, Gov. Kay Ivey notched her first big victory. Many individuals deserved credit for the bill’s passage, but without Ivey’s determined and focused leadership, the effort would have failed. “Gov. Ivey accomplished more in one week than Gov. Bentley accomplished in seven years,” remarked … Continued
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March 11, 2019
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The DNC (maybe) just ended Joe Reed’s stranglehold on the Alabama Democratic Party

The Democratic National Committee is on the verge of reviving the Alabama Democratic Party. In a surprising vote on Thursday, the DNC’s Credentials Committee decided that the state party elections of chairwoman Nancy Worley and vice-chairman Randy Kelly had too many irregularities and ordered new elections to be held within 90 days. While this is … Continued
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February 15, 2019

DNC will hear complaints over election of Alabama’s Worley

The infighting among Alabama Democrats will be addressed by the national party starting next month. The DNC on Wednesday announced it was setting hearing dates — beginning with an evidentiary hearing on Feb. 11 — for two complaints alleging wrongdoing in the Alabama Democratic Party’s election last November. Longtime chairwoman Nancy Worley was re-elected, despite … Continued
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January 31, 2019