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Chambliss Bill Would Give People Power to Recall Bentley

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Any dream that the administration of Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) could be effective moving forward has been dashed against the rocks, when tapes, secretly recorded by former Alabama First Lady, Dianne Bentley were released, indicating that the Governor was having an inappropriate relationship with a married aide, thirty … Continued
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April 4, 2016

Scandals May Present Opportunity for Alabama Democrats

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, March 30, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R)’s top political advisor and alleged mistress, Rebekah Caldwell Mason announced that she was stepping down from her position. State Representative Ed Henry (R-Hartselle) announced that he was drawing up articles of impeachment against the embattled Governor. Meanwhile efforts by Speaker … Continued
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April 1, 2016

Mason Resigns, Opinions Differ

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Only 48 hours after declaring she had no intentions of leaving her position as Gov. Robert Bentley’s senior advisor, Rebekah Caldwell Mason has resigned, saying she will focus on her children and husband. “My only plans are to focus my full attention on my precious children and my husband, … Continued
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March 31, 2016

Impeachment Articles Being Drawn Up

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, March 30, Articles of Impeachment are being drawn up by State Representative Ed Henry (R-Hartselle) against Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R). Representative Henry told reporters that he started drafting the articles on Monday. Henry plans on filing them once the House reconvenes next week. The Alabama Political Reporter spoke … Continued
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March 31, 2016

Alabama Ethics Commission to Assign Special Agent to Probe Bentley-Mason Affair Allegations

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Ethics Commission has responded to State Auditor Jim Zeigler’s (R) request to initiate an investigation into actions by Governor Robert Bentley (R) and his senior political adviser/alleged mistress, Rebekah Caldwell Mason. While intra-agency romance is not illegal in Alabama, there are allegations that the duo may have … Continued
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March 30, 2016

Paranoia Inside the Bentley Bubble

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Those inside Gov. Robert Bentley’s inner circle have, for the last several months, expressed concerns about the growing paranoia driving the Governor and his senior adviser Rebekah Caldwell Mason. Several months ago, Mason became convinced that Matt Hart, Chief of the Attorney General’s Special Prosecution Division, was coming after … Continued
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March 29, 2016

Some in GOP Want Bentley Out

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter As first reported last week by the Alabama Political Reporter, State and Federal investigators are reportedly continuing their separate probes into the conduct of embattled Governor Robert Bentley (R) and the generous financial compensation he has paid over the course years to his top advisor, and alleged mistress, Mrs. … Continued
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March 29, 2016

Bentley Ordered Law Enforcement to Target Critics

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Gov. Robert Bentley pressured law enforcement officers to use federal and state resources to target those critical of his relationship with senior advisor Rebekah Caldwell Mason, according to high ranking officers and staff. In an effort to find potentially damaging information on those who spoke out against the couple, … Continued
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March 28, 2016

A Failed Second Term

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) was re-elected in November 2014, with an incredible landslide victory over former Congressman Parker Griffith.  Bentley crushed his weak GOP Primary opponents and cruised to an easy victory over Griffith, refusing to debate along the way.  From that glorious victory to the present, little … Continued
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March 28, 2016

Reaction to Bentley Scandal

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Reactions to the allegations against Gov. Robert Bentley (R) and his top aide, Mrs. Rebekah Caldwell Mason, continue to pour in. State Senator Shay Shelnutt (R-Trussville) said, “Today I ask for two things. One I ask the people of Alabama to pray for our leaders and especially Governor Bentley … Continued
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March 25, 2016