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Sessions, Tuberville build campaign war chests headed toward runoff

Former U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) is running in the July 14 Republican Party primary runoff against former Auburn head football Coach Tommy Tuberville. Both turned in Federal Elections Commission reports showing campaign activity through the end of April when Alabamians were still under shelter in place orders to fight the spread of the coronavirus. … Continued

May 26, 2020

Among the prefiled GOP garbage, there is one good bill

Thank you, Randy Wood. Given the current race to the bottom that is occurring within the Republican primary for Alabama’s U.S. Senate seat, and given the various pandering bills that have been prefiled and those that are still to come, I was starting to wonder if there was a single GOP lawmaker left in this … Continued

January 27, 2020

Sessions’ campaign releases new poll

A new poll commissioned by Jeff Sessions’ campaign shows the former U.S. Senator with a commanding lead over his Republican rivals heading into the March 3, 2020 primary. However sunny the survey looks for Sessions, it may be more window dressings designed to woo donors and discourage his competitors’ supporters than an accurate picture of … Continued

December 11, 2019

King releases contributions for the last 19 days

Republican candidate for Congressional District 2, Troy King, announces that his campaign raised over $100,000 in just 19 days. “I am continually humbled by the support I am receiving from all across District 2,” said former state’s Attorney General King. “I attribute our success to the fact that many who live there have known and … Continued

October 14, 2019

Alabama Democratic Party opens qualifying Friday

The Alabama Democratic Party opens qualifying for the 2020 Election on Friday, September 27, at 9:00 a.m. and closes qualifying at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 8, 2019. Elected offices up for election in 2020 include President of the United States, the U.S. Senate, U.S. Congress, Public Service Commission President, Alabama Supreme Court Justice, Court … Continued

September 26, 2019

Jones camp says Byrne got Jones’ stance wrong on Kavanaugh

Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, released statements last week on social media blasting U.S. Sen. Doug Jones as being in agreement with Congresswoman Ilhan Omar and and “The Squad” on impeaching embattled Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. A spokesperson for the Jones camp has since contacted the Alabama Political Reporter and stated that Senator Jones “does … Continued

September 24, 2019

Jones: There are no leaders in the Alabama Democratic Party

U.S. Sen. Doug Jones told an audience Wednesday in Powell that the Alabama Democratic Party had no leadership. “We have people holding positions. We do not have leaders in the state party. There is no leadership,” he said. Jones was speaking to a crowd of about 80 at a constituent town hall held at Northeast … Continued

September 5, 2019

Doug Jones, Bradley Byrne are fundraising leaders in Senate race

U.S. Senator Doug Jones, D-Alabama, faces re-election in 2020 and already that Senate race is drawing a lot of attention and money. Monday was the deadline for federal candidates to report their campaign finance reports for the first half of this year to the Federal Elections Commission. The FEC published those reports on their website … Continued

July 17, 2019

Past prominent state legislators

The 2019 Legislative Session is now in the books. As each session is observed, it is apparent that primary, powerful, state senators control the flow and outcome of any and all legislative sessions. Current Alabama State Senators Del Marsh, Jabo Waggoner, Greg Reed, and Arthur Orr wield immense influence. This has been true throughout history. … Continued

June 12, 2019