The first presidential debate was held Tuesday
Below are some key moments from the debate.
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First presidential debate is tonight
Tuesday's debate, set to begin at 8 p.m. CST, will be moderated by Fox News Sunday anchor Chris Wallace.
Justice Ginsburg’s death will supercharge a heated 2020 campaign
The passing of one of the court’s most liberal justices so close to the Nov. 3 general election has set off a political firestorm as to what president should pick the next justice — President Donald Trump or Joe Biden, should he defeat Trump in November.
Bidens suggest that Hurricane Sally due to climate change
Former Vice President Joe Biden and his wife, Dr. Jill Biden, released a joint statement this week on Hurricane Sally, suggesting that the hurricane and fires in the West are due in part to or exacerbated by climate change. “Jill and I are praying for everyone from the Gulf Coast in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, … Continued
Trump campaign to hold boat parade on Lake Martin
The Alabama members of the Trump National Finance Committee are hosting a boat parade on Lake Martin Sept. 19. “Come join us in a celebration of our Great President Donald J. Trump and his nomination for four more years making America the greatest country on earth,” the group said in an announcement. The parade will … Continued
Progressive Turnout Project plans to call, write voters telling them to vote for Doug Jones
The Progressive Turnout Project launched its voter turnout program Monday, and the group is vowing to make 55 million telephone calls and hand-write 500,000 letters to voters by election day. They have announced they are targeting Alabama in order to convince voters to re-elect U.S. Sen. Doug Jones. “Donald Trump is an existential threat to … Continued
Alabama Republicans react to Trump accepting GOP nomination for a second term
President Donald Trump gave a speech at the White House Thursday, accepting the Republican nomination for president of the United States. Alabama Republican Party Chair Terry Lathan was one of the people to receive an invitation to view the event live on the White House grounds. “To be there in person, to be invited to … Continued
Trump promotes “law and order” in closing night speech at the RNC
President Donald Trump gave a 70-minute speech Thursday to accept the Republican nomination for a second term in the White House. “How can the Democrat Party ask to lead our country when it spends so much time tearing down our country,” Trump said. Trump hammered over and over again on the “law and order” theme. … Continued
Alabama Republicans have role in Republican National Convention
Day one of the Republican National Convention was held Monday in Charlotte, albeit with a far smaller delegate presence than what was originally planned. Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan issued a statement at the close of day one of the Republican National Convention. “What an incredible day to be an American and an Alabamian!” … Continued
Alabama Republicans react to Biden’s nomination
The virtual Democratic National Convention ended Thursday with former Vice President Joe Biden formally accepting the Democratic nomination to be the 46th president of the United States. Alabama Republicans responded with their reasoning on why they believe Americans should not vote for Biden and his running mate, Kamala Harris. “We’ve heard how Joe Biden won’t … Continued