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Sessions says those who deface monuments are “thugs” and “criminals”

Former U.S. Senator and current GOP Senate candidate Jeff Sessions expressed his support of President Donald Trump’s decision to use the Department of Justice to prosecute protestors who deface monuments. “We MUST protect America’s history!” Sessions said on social media. “Those who physically attack our monuments to American heroes & veterans are thugs, criminals, and … Continued
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June 25, 2020
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How to change a heritage of hate

Why are you so adamant about keeping Confederate symbols around?  That’s the part of this debate that I have never been able to wrap my head around. Why are people in 2020 so fired up to keep these monuments and statues, and why do you want to fly that dumb flag?  Oh, yes, I know … Continued
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June 11, 2020

Barry Moore is optimistic Trump will calm the riots

Monday, Second Congressional candidate former State Representative Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) responded to President Donald J. Trump’s (R) strong statement invoking the 1807 Insurrection Act and mobilizing of federal military forces for possible use against the rioters that have struck dozens of cities over the last several days, including Birmingham on Sunday night. “The President is … Continued
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June 2, 2020
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Inside the Statehouse: Less than two weeks to primary – governor’s race

As we get down to the lick log in the 2018 June Primary, there are few if any surprises in any of the major state races. Polling indicates that all of the contests are about where they were three or four months ago when the races began. There is a tremendous amount of apathy and indifference … Continued
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May 22, 2018
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Thank goodness, I’m an “outside agitator”

I guess I’m an outside agitator. Alabama politicians love to throw that phrase around. Seems like anytime somebody disagrees with one of Alabama’s horrible laws or policies or acts, the politicos throw out that line, or something like it. In defending his law to prohibit removing monuments more than 40 years old, state Sen. Gerald … Continued
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April 26, 2018

Perspective | The Top Ten Issues Facing the Legislature

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The 2018 Alabama Regular Legislative Session begins in just 11 days on Jan. 9, 2018, and this is an election year so formal major party qualifying begins on the same day.  The elections mean that the session begins earlier than normal and will likely end even sooner so that … Continued
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December 29, 2017

2018 Legislative Session just 92 days away

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Halloween is not here yet, and most people are just beginning their Christmas shopping list. That said, it is time to begin preparing for the 2018 Legislative Session. The 2018 Regular Session of the Alabama Legislature begins early this year so that the members can go out and campaign … Continued
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October 9, 2017