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Oliver North to Come to Huntsville

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Madison County Young Republicans (MCYR) will host former U.S. National Security Adviser Oliver North on Friday, November 1, at the Davidson Center for Space Exploration. Colonel North will be the guest of honor at the MCYR Chairman’s Dinner. North will also be a guest at a reception and … Continued
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September 13, 2013

Compromise Proposed in Republican By-Law Controversy

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The angry debate surrounding the by-law change controversy has dominated the talk on Alabama Republican blogs and social media for the last week, as the two sides lobby for the hearts and minds of Republican Executive Committee members. The heated debates continue as the Alabama Republican Executive Committee’s Annual … Continued
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August 22, 2013

Scott Walker and Ed Shultz come to Alabama

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–On Friday, people from across Alabama will come together for an up-close and personal opportunity with two nationally-known political figures. The Alabama GOP will host Governor Scott Walker (R-Wisconsin) as the keynote speaker at their $150-per-plate summer dinner at the Renaissance Hotel in Montgomery. ALGOP Chairman Bill Armistead alluded … Continued
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August 21, 2013

Armistead Reports From RNC Meeting in Boston

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Republican Party Chairman, Bill Armistead is attending the Republican National Committee meeting in Boston this week. Massachusetts (and the entire Northeast) is a region of the country where the Republican party has been losing strength for decades. The RNC hopes to turn that around in coming election cycles. … Continued
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August 16, 2013

Armistead Denounces Figures Comments; Demands Apology

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, Alabama Republican Party Chairman Bill Armistead accused Alabama State Senator Vivian Figures (D) of playing the race card for her racially charged comments crediting racism for the rise of the Republican Party in Alabama in an interview with al.com. Chairman Armistead said, “Sen. Figures really should be … Continued
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July 18, 2013

Young Conservatives For The Freedom To Marry Host Reception In Mobile

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–The Young Conservatives for the Freedom to Marry hosted a reception Friday night at the Fathoms Lounge at the Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza during the Young Republican National Federation’s annual convention. According to an interview with The Huffington Post, the organization sought a spot on the official program, but … Continued
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July 15, 2013

Matt Fridy files to run for House District 73

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Matt Fridy has filed to run for house district 73, a new district in Shelby County. Fridy, a Montevallo attorney, was endorsed to replace Bill Armistead as chairman of the Alabama Republican Party by Governor Robert Bentley, Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn) and Lieutenant Governor Kay Ivey. … Continued
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June 20, 2013

Southern Republican Leaders Come to Alabama

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Chairmen and Executive Directors of ten southern states are meeting on Tuesday in the Birmingham/Hoover area. The Alabama Republican Party announced that the group are having discussions on strategies to maintain control of the US House of Representatives and take back the U.S. Senate in the 2014 election. … Continued
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June 18, 2013