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Bentley Announces Special Election for House District 97

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday announced the timeline for a special election for the District 97 seat in the Alabama House of Representatives.  District 97 became vacant when longtime Representative Yvonne Kennedy (D) passed away following a short illness. Candidates have until Monday, January 7, 2013 to qualify … Continued
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December 19, 2012

Romney Campaigns in Jefferson County

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Mitt Romney brought his presidential campaign to Alabama in a big way with a visit to Thompson Tractor’s Tarrant area location.  Over 450 people supporters packed a bulldozer barn to hear the former Governor of Massachusetts share his vision for the country. Gov. Romney standing in front of a … Continued
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March 12, 2012

Romney wins Disputed Jefferson County Republican Party Presidential Straw Poll

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Romney wins Disputed Jefferson County Republican Party Presidential Straw Poll By Brandon Moseley The Jefferson County Republican Party held a Presidential Straw Poll and Candidate’s forum at the Trussville Civic Center Saturday. Over 350 Republicans crowded into the Civic Center for food, fun, fellowship, and old fashioned campaigning State … Continued
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March 5, 2012

Marty Connors Talks About Romney’s Alabama Campaign

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Former Massachusetts Governor and Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney won impressive victories in both Arizona and Michigan on Tuesday.  Romney’s Alabama campaign is working on building on that momentum here in Alabama.  ‘The Alabama Political Reporter’ had exclusive telephone comments with former Alabama Republican Party Chairman Marty Connors who is … Continued
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March 1, 2012

Mo Brooks Discusses NSF Budget

By Brandon MoseleyAlabama Political Reporter  Congressman Mo Brooks (R) from Huntsville is Chairman of the Subcommittee on Research and Science Education. The Subcommittee met Tuesday to examine the Obama Administration’s proposed fiscal year 2013 budget request for the National Science Foundation (NSF). During the subcommittee hearing Chairman Brooks said, “It (President Obama’s overall budget proposal) … Continued
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February 29, 2012

Terry Reagin Suspends Campaign: Endorses Scott Beason

By Brandon MoseleyAlabama Political Reporter  Terry Reagin told the ‘Alabama Political Reporter’ in a phone interview Monday that he has decided to suspend his 2012 campaign for Congress.  Mr. Reagin said that both Alabama State Senator Scott Beason (R) from Gardendale and Tea Party Activist Al Mickle would be good congressmen.  Mr. Reagin made the … Continued
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February 20, 2012

Tea Party Activist Mickle Continues Campaign For Congress

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter In an exclusive interview with the ‘Alabama Political Reporter’ after the Scott Beason announcement, Alabaster businessman Al Mickle said that he is remaining in the race to represent the Sixth District in the U.S. Congress and will file his papers with the Alabama Republican Party today at 8:00 a.m. … Continued
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January 13, 2012

Sixth District Congressional Race Candidates Update

By Brandon MoseleyAlabama Political Reporter The Sixth Congressional District is a conservative district. Voters in the Sixth District voted for Senator John McCain (R-AR) over then Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) by an overwhelming margin 76 percent to 23 percent. By most measures, Republican Congressman Spencer Bachus from Vestavia would be considered a conservative. In 2010 … Continued
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January 13, 2012

Sixth District Congressional Race Candidates

By Brandon MoseleyAlabama Political Reporter The Sixth Congressional District is a conservative district. Voters in the Sixth District voted for Senator John McCain (R-AR) over then Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) by an overwhelming margin 76 percent to 23 percent. By most measures, Republican Congressman Spencer Bachus (R-Vestavia) would be considered a conservative. In 2010, ‘National … Continued
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January 12, 2012