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Alabama DREAMers protest Mitt Romney fundraiser in Birmingham

Staff Report BIRMINGHAM— To protest presidential hopeful Mitt Romney’s stance on immigration a group representing hispanic youths will protest the governor’s visit to Birmingham. The Immigrant Youth Leadership Initiative of Alabama (IYLIA) will be holding a rally outside of the members-only facility known as “The Club” where Romney is holding a fundraiser on Wednesday night. … Continued
August 14, 2012

Governor Romney Names Congressman Paul Ryan as Running Mate

Armistead: Romney Makes Bold Choice for America’s Future From the Office of Bill Armistead, the Chairman of the Alabama Republican Party BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Governor Mitt Romney, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, announced Saturday that Wisconsin Congressman, Paul Ryan, is his choice for Vice President of the United States.  Congressman Ryan joined Governor Romney in Norfolk, … Continued
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August 13, 2012

GOP Chairman Reacts to July Jobs Numbers

Says It’s Time for New Leadership in Washington By Bill Armistead Birmingham, Ala. – Bill Armistead, Chairman of the Alabama Republican Party, released the following statement regarding the July jobs numbers: “Once again, our country faces disappointing jobs numbers. Despite predictions from President Obama’s advisers that unemployment would be below 5.6%, the nation’s unemployment rate … Continued
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August 6, 2012

Latest Alabama poll give glimpse into election future

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter A stunning 59% of the Alabama electorate polled say that they are voting for Mitt Romney in the November 6th election.  Another 1% of the electorate answered that they were leaning towards voting for the Massachusetts Republican.  Only 34% of those polled say that they are committed to reelecting … Continued
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August 2, 2012

Bonner Responds to Obama’s “You Didn’t Build That” Remarks

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, Rep. Jo Bonner (R) from Mobile responded to controversial remarks that a campaigning President Barack H. Obama made that appeared to slam entrepreneurs and individual achievements in general. Rep. Bonner said, “Before an audience of supporters, President Obama fired a shot at America’s economic engine – the … Continued
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July 24, 2012

Bentley Clarifies His Remarks About Romney Says Reporter Took Him “Out of Context’ (with Video)

Original Video: http://www.670kboi.com/rssItem.asp?feedid=112&itemid=29877840 By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) inserted himself squarely in the middle of the Presidential campaign when he apparently told a reporter than Republican Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney should release more tax returns.  The Governor has since released a prepared statement saying that his comments were “taken out … Continued
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July 16, 2012

Armistead Declares Florida “Ground Zero” In Presidential Election: Asks Alabama Republicans for Help

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter In a written statement Alabama Republican Party Chairman Bill Armistead appealed to Alabama Republicans to do what they can to help the Republican Candidate for President, former Mass. Gov. Mitt Romney, defeat incumbent President Barack H. Obama (D). Chairman Armistead said, “Obama carried three southern states in 2008 and … Continued
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July 11, 2012

Bachus Says That June Jobs Report Shows that Obama “Administration’s Policies Have Failed”

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Spencer Bachus (R) from Vestavia AL-6) released a written statement about the June jobs report that was released on Friday morning.  Representative Bachus is the Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee. The report that was released today showed that the economy appeared to stall.  The entire nation … Continued
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July 9, 2012