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It is the guns. It is the rhetoric.

It’s the video games.  Or the mental health problems.  Or the violent TV shows.  Or maybe, even, it could be that the liberals have coddled these troubled minds too much.  Yep, it’s definitely one of those things, or all of those things. But the two things it can never be are the weapons of war … Continued
August 6, 2019

Republicans react to Democratic Presidential debates

The Democratic presidential contenders met in Michigan for two debates on Tuesday and Wednesday nights to share their vision for the future of America. Republicans were quick to criticize the Democratic presidential contenders and the policies that they espoused. Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) Chairman Terry Lathan released a statement following the two night Michigan Democrat … Continued
August 1, 2019

Butler County Commissioner Joey Peavy switches to Republican Party

Butler County Commissioner Joey Peavy announced that he has switched to the Republican Party. “It was time,” said Peavy. “The Democrat party of today is not the party I joined; the present thinking in today’s Democrat Party is just not my way of thinking. I can’t buy in to the far-left agenda of the leaders … Continued
July 4, 2019

Alabackwards is open for business

Over the last several months, Alabama has received an abundance of national attention; unfortunately, it has made the state look backwards, punitive and even cruel. Republican state lawmakers don’t seem to mind being the butt of the joke, but business leaders do care and are frustrated with the state always being a national punchline. Almost … Continued
July 2, 2019

Alabama Republicans: Mueller report shows no collusion, conspiracies or obstruction

Thursday, the U.S. Department of Justice released a redacted Mueller report. Alabama Republicans said that the whole special counsel investigation “was a waste of time,” and exonerates President Donald Trump. Republicans say that the report shows there was no collusion, was no conspiracy and was no coverup. Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan issued a … Continued
April 19, 2019

Byrne addresses St. Clair County Republicans

Rep. Bradley Byrne, R-Alabama, was at the Market City Grill in Pell City on Thursday addressing the St. Clair County Republican Party at their monthly meeting. Bradley Byrne is a candidate for U.S. Senate for the seat currently held by Doug Jones. “It’s great to be in St. Clair County,” Byrne said. I have come … Continued
March 25, 2019

St. Clair Republican Party bass tournament is April 6

On Saturday, April 6, 2019, the St. Clair County Republican Party will be holding their 24th annual Logan Martin Classic Bass Tournament. Thursday, St. Clair County Republican Party Chairman Ren Wheeler told the St. Clair Republicans that the Bass Tournament is April 6 and we will need assistance with it. Congressman Bradley Byrne addressed the … Continued
March 22, 2019

Byrne addresses Elmore County Republicans

The Elmore County Republican Party met for their first annual banquet on Tuesday at the Millbrook Civic Center. Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Alabama, was the keynote speaker. Byrne has announced that he is giving up his House seat to run for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama. “I come from Washington … Continued
March 21, 2019

Gas Tax: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

The increased gas tax became law this week amid much Goat Hill fanfare, reminding me of a Clint Eastwood line from an epic western: “I’ve never seen so many men wasted so badly.” The Alabama Policy Institute has said for weeks that improved state infrastructure is important, but that conservative principles must guide the increase: … Continued
March 14, 2019

Mid-Alabama Republican Club meets in Vestavia

Saturday, the Mid Alabama Republican Club held their monthly meeting in Vestavia Hills. Jefferson County Commissioner President Jimmy Stevens told the group that Charlie Waldrep has had a massive heart attack and has a fever and asked that the group keep the prominent attorney in their prayers. “I am very appreciative that President Trump came … Continued
March 11, 2019