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Byrne warns that time is running out for health care rescue

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, said the Senate must act on health care before the end of the month to pass a plan to repeal and replace Obamacare. “We have now seen the Democrat’s alternative to Obamacare: Senator Sander’s single-payer healthcare bill,” Bryne said. “The American people overwhelmingly rejected … Continued
September 21, 2017

Republican leadership gathers in Troy for summer meeting

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Saturday, Republicans from across Alabama gathered at Troy University in Troy for the summer meeting of the Alabama Republican Executive Committee. Rick Dearborn, who is the deputy chief of staff for the Trump White House was the featured speaker at the event. Dearborn was formerly Senator Jeff Sessions’ chief … Continued
September 1, 2017

ACCA responds to article about resolution critical of Lathan

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, August 28, 2017, Alabama County Commission Association (ACCA) Executive Director Sonny Brasfield spoke with the Alabama Political Reporter (APR) about our story earlier that day on a recent resolution the ACCA Board of Directors passed demanding that Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan retract and/or apologize for … Continued
August 29, 2017

What’s happens next in GOP Senate race?

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, August 16, 2017, political strategists and writers across Alabama and stretching all the way to the corridors of power in Washington, DC are still struggling to fully comprehend what just happened in Alabama’s Special Republican  Primary to fill the seat vacated by Jeff Sessions when he was confirmed … Continued
August 17, 2017

Dom Gentile drops out, endorses Mo Brooks

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, July 17, 2017, US Senate candidate Dominic “Dom” Gentile (R) announced that he is withdrawing from the US Senate race and is endorsing Congressman Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) in the August 15, Special Republican Party Primary. Dominic Gentile said, “Imagine a strange new world, one in which your politicians: … Continued
July 18, 2017

Pittman raises over $300,000 in Senate race

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, July 7, 2017, State Senator Trip Pittman (R-Montrose) reported that his campaign for US Senate has raised $302,545 in contributions for the second quarter of 2017, according to data provided to the Federal Election Commission (FEC). Sen. Pittman said in a statement, “The people of Alabama need someone … Continued
July 11, 2017

Republican Senate candidates campaign in Montgomery

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Saturday, July 8, 2017, the Montgomery Republican Party hosted a Senate candidates forum in Montgomery’s historic State Farmers Market Café. Dr. Randy Brinson said that he came to Montgomery 30 years ago as an Air Force physician and then decided to stay. After his Air Force service, he went … Continued
July 10, 2017

APR stands by Rogers report

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter An article published by The Alabama Political Reporter (APR) has drawn fire from campaign operatives for freshman Senator Luther Strange and his attorney at his old law firm, Bradley Arrant. An email containing a letter from Bradley partner Joseph B. Mays, Jr., was received by APR on June 30, … Continued
July 5, 2017

Gentile angry for being shut out of Oxford debate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, June 20, 2017, the Calhoun County Republican Party will be holding a debate of GOP Senate Special Election candidates. Not all of the Republican candidates however will be present though. GOP Senate candidate Dom Gentile said that he was not invited by the Calhoun County Republican Party … Continued
June 20, 2017

Trip Pittman addresses St. Clair County Republicans

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, June 15, 2017, US Senate Candidate Trip Pittman (R-Montrose) was in Pell City addressing the St. Clair County Republican Executive Committee and friends. State Senator Jim McClendon (R-Springville) introduced State Senator Pittman (R-Montrose). Sen. McClendon said, “We have worked together for 9 years. Trip is probably the most … Continued
June 16, 2017