Presidential debate

"Masks should be voluntary, not mandatory. We have to Make America Great Again," Ainsworth said.

The Senate has now confirmed 144 of President Donald J. Trump’s judicial nominees. This despite completely unprecedented opposition by Senators. Trump Victory Chair and potential Congressional candidate former State Representative Perry O. Hooper Jr., R-Montgomery, praised Trump’s picks for the court and said that the President could not have gotten so many of his picks … Continued

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

Tuesday, Texas billionaire and one of the most significant third party presidential candidates in the last 100 years, Ross Perot, died. He was 89. “With deep sadness, I am letting you know that Mr. Perot passed away early Tuesday at his home, surrounded by his family,” said family spokesperson James Fuller in a statement to … Continued

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

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter BIRMINGHAM—Young Democrats across Alabama hosted public watch parties for the last presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump on Wednesday night. The Alabama Young Democrats, a statewide organization, along with members of their Birmingham, East Alabama and North-Central Alabama chapters, hosted a joint watch party with the Hillary … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Facebook and Twitter allow pundits, politicians, and the public to respond in real time to the Presidential debates.  Neither candidate was able to deliver a knock out blow in the final debate; but Republicans were generally positive about Governor Romney’s performance. Alabama Republican Party Chairman Bill Armistead said in … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Republican candidate Mitt Romney debated Democratic President Barack Obama on television Wednesday night.  Social media allows everyone to express their opinion after and even during the debates.  Republicans are claiming victory, while Democrats appear to be conceding the point in the first debate. Alabama State Representative Phil Williams (R) … Continued