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National Debt Passes $16 Trillion Mark

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions (R) from Alabama announced in a written statement that the U.S Government’s national debt has reached $16 trillion. Sen. Sessions is the ranking member of the Senate Budget Committee. Sen. Session said, “This is a grim landmark for the United States. The gross debt of … Continued
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September 5, 2012

Ron Paul Told Jay Leno There Was Little Chance that he would Run as a Third Party Candidate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Disgruntled failed Republican Presidential candidate Ron Paul appeared on NBC’s Tonight Show with Jay Leno amid some internet speculation that he would announce a third party candidacy for President, perhaps on a Libertarian ticket with former Republican Governor Gary Johnson from New Mexico. The 76 year old Texas Congresswoman … Continued
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September 5, 2012

Alabama Republican Delegates to 2012 Convention Cheer Condoleezza Rice

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter ‘The Alabama Political Reporter’ continues its coverage of the 2012 Republican National Convention. On the second day of the Republican Convention, Republican Vice Presidential Candidate Paul Ryan and Alabama native Condoleezza Rice were among the speakers. Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice from Birmingham said, “You can’t control your … Continued
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August 30, 2012

How Paul Ryan’s Medicare Plan Is Coming Back to Haunt Obama

Staff Report Last year, Democrats gleefully attacked Paul Ryan as a granny killer for daring to take on Medicare reform. They thought their point was won; Ryan was buried in an avalanche of ridicule. Americans typically don’t like their entitlements threatened; seniors and near-seniors—the groups most likely to turn out on Election Day—are particularly wary, … Continued
August 17, 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

Romney picks Ryan as VP, Alabama Leaders React

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Early Saturday morning GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney introduced Representative Paul D. Ryan of Wisconsin as his VP pick. Republicans from around Alabama have been weighing in on Romney’s choice. “I’m delighted as I know many Alabamians will be at the choice of Congressman Paul Ryan as Gov. Romney’s … Continued
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August 11, 2012

Scott Walker: GOP can’t win referendum on Obama

Staff Report (CBS News) Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker, who survived last week’s recall election, said presumptive Republican nominee Mitt Romney won’t beat President Obama unless he offers “bold” ideas. “I don’t think we win if it’s just about a referendum on Barack Obama,” Walker said on “Face the Nation.” “I think people like [Wisconsin Rep.] … Continued
June 11, 2012

Republican 2013 Budget Passes House: Aderholt, Bonner, and Bachus Comment

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The United States House of Representatives Passed the House Republican fiscal year 2013 budget Thursday by 228 to 191.  Both Congressmen Robert Aderholt (R) from Haleyville, Jo Bonner from Mobile and Spencer Bachus (R) from Vestavia issued written statements. Representative Robert Aderholt said, “There is little doubt that our … Continued
April 3, 2012