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Democrats Comment on Trump, Party and the Second Debate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, October 10, 2016, Alabama Democrats commented on the Presidential races between billionaire Donald Trump and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. The last week has been a tough one for Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. Alabama Democratic Party Chairwoman Nancy Worley said in a statement, “Last night, Donald … Continued
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October 11, 2016

Palmer Says Trump Should Ask for Forgiveness

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, October 7, 2016, The Washington Post released an eleven year old tape, where current Republican Presidential nominee Donald J Trump spoke crudely about women. The tape includes the use of they p-word. Trump has been roundly criticized for his language and a number of politicians, including Alabama … Continued
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October 10, 2016

Frances Taylor Addresses Shelby County Republican Women

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Saturday, October 8, the Republican Women of Shelby County held their anniversary celebration in Indian Springs. Frances Taylor, the President of the Alabama Federation of Republican Women, addressed the group. President Taylor said that it was an honor to be Speaking to the Shelby Country group and said, “I … Continued
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October 10, 2016

Hooper Says Pence Took Kaine “to the Woodshed”

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, October 4, 2016, the two major party Vice Presidential candidates met for a nationally televised VP debate. The Chairman of Donald J. Trump’s River Region campaign, former State Representative Perry Hooper Jr. commented on the events claiming victory for Trump’s running mate, Indiana Governor Mike Pence. Rep. Hooper … Continued
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October 6, 2016

Roby Says American Families, Small Business Crushed By Obamacare

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, October 4, 2016, US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) announced on social media that she agreed with former President Bill Clinton when he attacked Obamacare as a “crazy system.” Congresswoman Roby said in a statement on Facebook, “Couldn’t have said it better myself. Today Bill Clinton described Obamacare as … Continued
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October 5, 2016

Alabama Republicans’ Thoughts on Debate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, September 26—Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton faced off for their first debate. For those expecting fireworks, it did not disappoint. The debate was hosted at Hofstra University and moderated by NBC News’ Lester Holt. The Alabama Political Reporter (APR) watched it in Vestavia Hills with the Alabama Minority … Continued
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September 27, 2016

Trump Takes a Lead

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, September 15, 2016, Rasmussen reports that Republican nominee Donald J. Trump has taken a lead in the polls over Democratic nominee Hillary R. Clinton for the first time. Hillary had been leading throughout but concern’s about her health and lingering doubts about her ethics could possibly be changing … Continued
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September 19, 2016

Politico Ranks Sessions and Former Aide Two Most Influential in American Politics

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Only recent presidential candidates, and fellow US Senators Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas) ranked as more influential than Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama). This according to a new list by Politico. While other Republican Senators may hold all of the fancy committee chairmanships, few have actually shaped the … Continued
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September 13, 2016

Sessions Calls for Investigation of Clinton Foundation

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter US Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) told CNN’s Alisyn Camerota that allegations that while Secretary of State Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton gave special access to world leaders who donated to the Clinton Foundation. Senator Sessions said, “The evidence indicates to me that this should be fully investigated.” “You do not … Continued
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August 25, 2016

Republican Party Gathering Aid For Louisiana

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter In the past two weeks, floods have ravaged Louisiana, leaving over 40,000 homes destroyed and thousands displaced in shelters. The Alabama Republican Party is accepting donations to help with the recovery effort. Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan said in a statement: “In Alabama, we know what it is … Continued
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August 22, 2016