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Hudson-aligned PAC paints tight race in US Senate runoff with new poll

Despite Trump’s endorsement of Moore, the survey suggested undecided voters and demographic splits could shape the June 16 Republican contest.
May 26, 2026

How has coronavirus affected Alabama politics?

As we end the first half of 2020, there is no doubt that the coronavirus is the story of the year.  The coronavirus saga of 2020 and its devastation of the nation’s and state’s economic well-being may be the story of the decade. How has the coronavirus affected Alabama politics?  The answer is negligibly, if … Continued
June 24, 2020

A brief look at candidate Barry Moore

Former state Representative Barry Moore will face Dothan businessman Jeff Coleman in a Republican primary runoff for Alabama’s Second Congressional District on July 14. Moore entered politics in 2010, at the urging of then-Chair of the Republican Party Mike Hubbard. (Hubbard is a convicted felon who is sentenced to four years in state prison for … Continued
June 15, 2020

Sessions: FFRF’s demands that Ivey stop praying is ridiculous

Wednesday, former Senator and GOP Senate candidate Jeff Sessions, R-Alabama, said that Alabamians will not be intimidated by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Sessions was responding to a letter that the FFRF sent to Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) demanding that she stop praying at press conferences and citing scriptures. “This is RIDICULOUS,” Sessions said. … Continued
April 9, 2020

Hightower campaign accuses Carl of trying to politicize a national crisis

Bill Hightower’s congressional campaign Monday responded to charges from Jerry Carl that they were running campaign ads during the COVID-19 crisis. The campaign said that they have already pulled their political advertising and accused Carl of trying to politicize a national crisis. “Bill Hightower has not been airing ads for nearly a week now,” said … Continued
March 24, 2020

Jerry Carl “upset” that Hightower is still running ads

Jerry Carl, a Republican candidate for U.S. Congress in Alabama’s 1st Congressional District, has said he is suspending advertising due to the COVID-19 crisis. COVID-19 is an often fatal illness caused by a novel coronavirus first identified in Wuhan City China late in 2019. Carl called on his Republican primary opponent former State Senator Bill … Continued
March 23, 2020

Reaction to postponement of primary runoffs

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey, Attorney General Steve Marshall and Secretary of State John Merrill announced that the Alabama primary runoff elections will be held on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, due to spread of COVID-19. Here is some reaction from state officials and candidates. “We support the administration’s prudent measures and decisions to protect Alabamians,” said … Continued
March 19, 2020

Eagle Forum endorses Jeff Sessions

Eagle Forum PAC announced Thursday that it is endorsing former Attorney General Jeff Sessions for the U.S. Senate. Eagle Forum PAC wrote, “Eagle Forum Founder Phyllis Schlafly repeatedly called Jeff Sessions “our favorite Senator.” Eagle Forum PAC is honored to endorse him in the Alabama run-off election for the U.S. Senate on March 31, 2020.” … Continued
March 18, 2020

Club for Growth endorses Tommy Tuberville for U.S. Senate

Monday, Club for Growth PAC announced their endorsement of former Auburn head football coach Tommy Tuberville for the Alabama Senate Republican primary runoff. Politico’s James Arkin published an exclusive report on the announcement. “Tommy Tuberville is a principled, free-market conservative who has the support of President Trump and has put together a great campaign to … Continued
March 18, 2020