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Congressional District Candidates Debate at Region’s Field

Staff Report BIRMINGHAM—The Greater Birmingham Young Republicans will host a debate between, Representative Paul DeMarco and Gary Palmer, who are seeking to represent the 6 congressional district. “Many believe that all Republicans are the same, but that’s not always correct. These candidates offer unique and different benefits for the 6th District. It’s our intention to … Continued
June 16, 2014

Roby Says She Was Misled as the VA Scandal Manifests in Alabama

By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY – This week, the book-cooking scandal that has rocked the US Department of Veterans’ Affairs manifested itself in Alabama in an ugly way. US House Representative Martha Roby said Wednesday that though she was told by the director of the Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System that all … Continued
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June 12, 2014

Barbee and Brown Endorse Chip Beeker in Runoff

Staff Report Eutaw, AL – Citing his strength of character and determination to fight against the radical environmentalists’ agenda, Birmingham small businessman Jonathan Barbee and Birmingham minister and educator Phillip Brown, two former candidates for the Place 2 seat on the Alabama Public Service Commission, on Monday announced their endorsements of Eutaw cattle rancher Chip … Continued
June 10, 2014

Appeals Court Rules Against AG in Lowell Barron Case

By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY – Yesterday, a three judge panel of the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals ruled against Attorney General Luther Strange on his appeal of several rulings made by DeKalb County Circuit Court Judge Randall Cole, in relation to the campaign finance violations case against former Alabama Senate Pro Tem … Continued
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June 10, 2014

Mike Hubbard’s “Liberal Special Interests”

By Lee HedgepethAlabama Political Reporter AUBURN – This primary election cycle, the race for the House District 79 GOP nomination was an especially contentious one. In it, Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard was challenged by Auburn businessman Sandy Toomer in an election which saw one of the largest campaign spending totals of any primary … Continued
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June 10, 2014

Ritchie Whorton Claims Historic Win In State House District 22 Race

Staff Report OWENS CROSS ROADS— Ritchie Whorton claimed a landslide victory Tuesday night in the race for House District 22. The district, which spans large parts of Madison and Jackson counties, overwhelmingly voted for Whorton over incumbent State Representative Wayne Johnson. Whorton captured a total of 58 percent of the vote, while Johnson received 42 percent. … Continued
June 6, 2014

Trial Date Set for Rep. Barry Moore

by Susan BrittAlabama Political Reporter OPELIKA—On Wednesday, Lee County Circuit Judge Jacob Walker set a trial date of September 15 at 8:30 a.m. for indicted lawmaker Rep. Barry Moore, R-Enterprise. Moore was indicted on two counts of perjury and two counts of false statements to the Lee County Grand Jury. The charges came from answers … Continued
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June 5, 2014

Races to Watch in Tomorrow’s Primary Election Cycle

By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter BIRMINGHAM—Tomorrow morning, polls will open across Alabama for the 2014 primary elections. From the Tennessee Valley to the Gulf Coast, more than a few races will be highly competitive, with upwards of a million dollars being spent in some of the top-ticket primaries. Below is a list of some … Continued
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June 2, 2014

Small Business Alabama Endorses Barbee

Staff Report MONTGOMERY—Small Business Alabama and their 8,000+ members have chosen to endorse Jonathan Barbee in the race for Public Service Commissioner. “Businesses have had enough of liberal regulations from Washington. I know that Jonathan Barbee will stand up for small business. I am honored to be a part of his endorsement because I know … Continued
May 31, 2014