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President Trump has the best week of his Administration

Last week was President Trump’s best since moving into the White House. After giving a well-received State of the Union address, the President was acquitted by the United States Senate, announced the killing of a major terrorist, and received a great jobs report. On the other hand, Democrats suffered several significant embarrassments. It began Monday … Continued

February 11, 2020

Republicans react to Democratic Presidential debates

The Democratic presidential contenders met in Michigan for two debates on Tuesday and Wednesday nights to share their vision for the future of America. Republicans were quick to criticize the Democratic presidential contenders and the policies that they espoused. Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) Chairman Terry Lathan released a statement following the two night Michigan Democrat … Continued

August 1, 2019

Ten of the 24 Democratic presidential candidates debate: ten more tonight

Wednesday, the top candidates for the Democratic Party presidential nomination met for their first debate. The Democratic National Committee (DNC) capped the participants of the first debates at twenty, so not all of the candidates were able to participate. Those that were allowed were: former Vice President Joe Biden, Sen. Cory Booker, South Bend, Ind., … Continued

June 27, 2019

Sewell condemns Trump’s “health care sabotage.” Brooks supports Trump’s efforts

U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Selma, voted in favor of House Resolution 271 on Wednesday, condemning the Trump Administration’s legal support for an effort by conservative states, including Alabama, to have the courts declare key parts of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010, popularly called Obamacare, unconstitutional. “Not only are the Trump Administration’s … Continued

April 4, 2019

Palmer addresses the Alabama Republican Assembly

Rep. Gary Palmer, R-Alabama, told the Alabama Republican Assembly that if we passed the Green New Deal it will do nothing to reduce carbon in the atmosphere. The Alabama Republican Assembly was holding their annual meeting at the Islamorama Restaurant at Bass Pro Shop in Prattville, Alabama. “My name ID was 4 percent, and half … Continued

March 26, 2019

Congress should consider real solutions to health care reform, not buzzwords

Last week, members of the House unveiled their Medicare for all bill, legislation that would largely overhaul the nation’s health care system. You don’t have to look far to see that access to health care is a priority for many nationally and especially here in Alabama. Our country has made strides to improve the health … Continued

March 13, 2019

Palmer campaigns in Gardendale

Monday, Congressman Gary Palmer, R-Hoover, addressed the North Jefferson County Republican Party at their monthly meeting. “We are two weeks away from what I think is the most important midterm race in our lifetime,” Congressman Palmer said. We have never been this divided as a country, Palmer said. Palmer said that members of Congress have … Continued

October 24, 2018

Hansen calls for marijuana legalization

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, July 24, 2017, US Senate Candidate Michael Hansen released a statement calling for the legalization of marijuana. This statement was in response to news reports that the Trump Administration plans to “crack down” on marijuana. Hansen said in a statement, “The news that Attorney General Jeff Sessions plans … Continued

July 25, 2017

Is the failure of GOP Healthcare Bill a victory for Democrats?

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter July 18, 2017, Senator Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky) admitted that he did not have the votes to pass the Senate’s replacement for the controversial Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act 0f 2010 (better known as Obamacare). Now that the Better Care Reconciliation Act has apparently failed, the Senate is expected to … Continued

July 19, 2017