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Moore endorsed by primary opponents

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Roy Moore’s campaign picked up several endorsements from former Republican primary challengers as the election draws closer. U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, endorsed Moore for the U.S. Senate seat formerly held by Jeff Sessions on Saturday. Brooks finished third in the Aug. 15, Republican primary for U.S. Senate with … Continued
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September 19, 2017

Realtors PAC endorses Senator Luther Strange

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
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September 15, 2017

Former Oklahoma Senator Tom Coburn endorses Roy Moore

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, former Oklahoma Senator Tom Coburn announced his endorsement of Roy Moore for U.S. Senate. Coburn said, “Men with a backbone of steel are hard to find these days, and even harder to find in the US Senate. I proudly endorse Judge Moore because we need him to be … Continued
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September 13, 2017

Barry Moore says that the “Political Establishment” hates him

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, August 22, 2017, State Representative Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) is running for Congress and he is emphasizing his “outsider” credentials. Rep. Moore said in a statement, “Well, it was no secret before, but it was made clear once again: the political Establishment hates me.  Last weekend, when one of our … Continued
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August 25, 2017

Troubling questions land at Real Estate Commission doorstep

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter When regulatory boards start acting like trade associations and trade associations have to fight to keep a commission on task, that signals real trouble, according to sources close to the Alabama Real Estate Commission (AREC) and the Alabama Association of Realtors (AAR). “The Realtors Association is in a terrible … Continued
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August 22, 2017
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What’s the going rate?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter What are we to make of an Attorney General who takes campaign donations from a lawyer/lobbyist who would gut the State’s Ethics laws? In the political world, friends give campaign donations, but political action committees, lawyers, lobbyists, and businesses invest; and they expect a return on their investment. So, … Continued
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July 27, 2017
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The absurd world of politics

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Let me tell you about politics. Early Tuesday afternoon, as the Alabama Legislature was about to start up its fourth week of work, there was the usual mishmash of people milling around inside and outside of the State House. Conservative and Liberal groups. Lobbyists by the dozen. There was … Continued
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March 1, 2017
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The suits pick up another ethics win

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter It’s funny how many laws you can violate if you’re wearing a suit and tie. There were lots of suits and ties in attendance Wednesday morning at the Alabama Ethics Commission’s regular meeting, where the five-man board was set to hear complaints from numerous charities about one of the … Continued
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December 8, 2016