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Sessions: China “needs our markets more than we need theirs”

Former Senator and current Senate candidate Jeff Sessions (R) spoke to the Huntsville Republican Men’s Breakfast group on Saturday, where China was a major focus of his remarks. “China needs our markets more than we need theirs,” Sessions insisted. “We can make their products ourselves our buy them someplace else. We can buy from India, … Continued
May 21, 2020

Alabama Republicans praise decision to drop case against Flynn

Thursday, Timothy Shea, U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, made the announced that the government was dropping its case against former General Michael Flynn. The Justice Department made the announcement in a 20-page court filing. The news of the dismissal was welcomed by many Alabama Republicans. “GOOD WORK, AG BARR!” former Senator Jeff Sessions … Continued
May 13, 2020

Tuberville campaign calls for a public apology from Sessions

Tommy Tuberville’s U.S. Senate campaign on Monday called on former U.S. Attorney General and GOP candidate Jeff Sessions to publicly apologize for accusing President Donald Trump of “lying” about the details of Sessions’ appointment as attorney general. “It is bad enough that Jeff Sessions turned tail and ran when Donald Trump needed him during the … Continued
May 13, 2020

Jerry Carl calls on Alabama attorney general to sue China

Monday, April 27 Republican congressional candidate Mobile County Commissioner Jerry Carl called on Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall to sue China for their mishandling of the coronavirus pandemic. Two other states, Missouri and Mississippi, have filed civil lawsuits against China, seeking reparations for loss of life, human suffering and economic turmoil. “The Chinese government and … Continued
May 4, 2020

Northeast Alabama Young Republicans endorse Tuberville for Senate

The Young Republicans of Northeast Alabama have announced that they have endorsed former Auburn head football coach Tommy Tuberville for the U.S. Senate. The club’s membership voted overwhelmingly to endorse Tuberville. “It is clear that young people want a U.S. Senator who will fight for the issues we care about,” said YRNEA Chairman Dylan Smith. … Continued
March 16, 2020

Sessions, other candidates make last minute appeal to Jefferson County Republicans

Saturday, the Jefferson County Republican Party held a pancake breakfast at the Vestavia Hills Civic Center to energize local Republicans and give voters an opportunity to meet as many of the candidates as possible ahead of the Republican primary on Tuesday, March 3. Former State Representative Paul DeMarco, R-Homewood, is the Chairman of the Jefferson … Continued
March 2, 2020

Casson barred from GOP 2020 ballot

Sunday, the Alabama Republican Party candidate committee barred Thomas Sick of D.C. Casson from running as a Republican in the 2020 Republican primary. “The Alabama GOP decided that I can not be on the ballot…and Shock they will not give back the $3480 filing fee,” Casson said on social media. “Sad day for a party … Continued
December 9, 2019

Former State Rep. Paul DeMarco elected Jefferson County GOP chairman

Wednesday, former State Representative Paul DeMarco (R-Homewood) was elected the chairman of the Jefferson County Republican Party by unanimous consent, during a special called Executive Committee meeting. DeMarco takes over for former Vestavia Hills Mayor Butch Zaragoza, who announced his retirement last month. “I am excited to get to work with our outstanding members and … Continued
November 22, 2019

Monroe County Commissioner Switches to the Republican Party

The Monroe County Republican Party on Wednesday welcomed Monroe County Commissioner Henry “Lum” Childs into the Republican Party. Childs recently requested to change his party affiliation from the Democratic to the Republican Party. Commissioner Childs has served as Monroe County Commissioner, District 1, since 2008. “Things have changed so much in the Democrat Party in … Continued
October 3, 2019