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How Media Changes Elections

INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE by Steve Flowers In 1960 television was a new medium. Most Americans did not have televisions in the early 1950’s. However, by 1960 the majority of the country had fallen in love with Lucy and TV. Presidential races had been run by party bosses in urban enclaves like New York and Boston. … Continued
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August 24, 2016

Republicans Head Toward Convention

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, July 18, 2016, the Republican Convention is just a week away; but many questions remain. Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry M. Lathan promised that she and the ALGOP staff will Tweet all the latest news from the convention. Chairman Lathan said on social media: “I will be live … Continued
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July 12, 2016

Jeb Bush Endorses Ted Cruz

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, March 23, former Florida Governor Jeb Bush (R) announced that he was endorsing Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) for the Republican nomination for President of the United States. Gov. Jeb Bush said, “Ted is a consistent, principled conservative who has demonstrated the ability to appeal to voters and … Continued
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March 24, 2016

Republican Candidates Debate in Miami

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, March 10, the Alabama Constitutional Conservatives held another presidential debate watching party. The Republican candidates for President of the United States gathered for yet another debate, this time in Miami on CNN. Ohio Governor John Kasich said, “I am for immigration without immigration I would be running for … Continued
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March 14, 2016

Trump Wins Mississippi and Michigan: Cruz Takes Idaho

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, March 8, Republican voters in Michigan and Mississippi went to the polls and gave New York City businessman and reality TV star Donald Trump crushing victories over his remaining GOP Primary opponents. U.S. Senator Ted Cruz did manage to score one victory in the Idaho Caucuses. Donald … Continued
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March 9, 2016

Trump Wins Alabama Primary

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, March 1, the people of Alabama went to the polls to pick the next President of the United States and overwhelmingly Republican voters they selected New York City billionaire and reality TV star Donald Trump by a wide margin. Donald Trump more than doubled his closest rival. … Continued
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March 2, 2016
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Supporting “A New American Century”

By Rep. Will Ainsworth The current presidential election will likely be the most important one that occurs in my lifetime, and in yours. The president we elect will appoint multiple Supreme Court justices, face serious and ongoing threats from ISIS and radical Islam. The next president will need to take steps to rebuild our military … Continued
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March 1, 2016

Sessions Endorses Trump in Madison

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Sunday, February 28, US Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) endorsed New York City billionaire businessman and reality television star Donald Trump to be the next President of the United States. Speaking in front of an estimated crowd of 30,000 in Madison Stadium, Sen. Sessions said, “This is not a … Continued
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February 29, 2016

Rubio Campaigns in the Rocket City

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Saturday, February 27, US Senator Marco Rubio brought his presidential campaign to Huntsville for a get out the vote rally ahead of Tuesday’s Alabama Republican Primary. Speaking in front of the space shuttle at NASA’s Space and Rocket Center, Senator Rubio said, “Thank you guys. I am so … Continued
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February 29, 2016

Trump Wins South Carolina

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Saturday, February 20, the voters of South Carolina went to the polls and said they wanted Donald Trump to be their President. The New York City businessman and reality TV star bested his closest rival, US Senator Marco Rubio by eleven percentage points. Trump said that running for … Continued
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February 22, 2016