Republican

Congressional candidate Barry Moore gets an “A” rating from the NRA

Republican congressional candidate Barry Moore’s campaign announced Tuesday that Moore received an “A” rating from the National Rifle Association’s Political Victory Fund. The “A” rating is given to candidates for federal office who have supported NRA positions on key votes in elective office or to candidates with a demonstrated record of support on Second Amendment … Continued

Brandon Moseley

September 16, 2020

Aderholt sees no justification for $3 trillion cost of fourth stimulus

Friday, Congressman Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) said that he voted against the Democratic stimulus bill that passed the U.S. House of Representative because he could find no justification for the $3 trillion cost of the proposed stimulus bill. “As you may recall, Democrats in the House of Representatives passed a $3 trillion bill known as the … Continued

Brandon Moseley

June 10, 2020

Opinion

Mike Hubbard conviction finally upheld

Over the past four years during my travels and speaking events over the state, the most asked question posed to me has been, “Why in the world is Mike Hubbard not in jail?” It was four years ago in June 2016 that the Speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives, Mike Hubbard, was convicted by … Continued

Steve Flowers

May 27, 2020

Opinion

In a party without a plan, Ainsworth stands alone

I am a practical person. I place a lot of value on a practical, sensible approach to problem solving. Which is why I tend to vote for people who also think like me — who have a plan, who can identify problems and offer reasonable, fact-based solutions. Those people make the world go around. During … Continued

Josh Moon

March 26, 2020

Opinion

Among the prefiled GOP garbage, there is one good bill

Thank you, Randy Wood. Given the current race to the bottom that is occurring within the Republican primary for Alabama’s U.S. Senate seat, and given the various pandering bills that have been prefiled and those that are still to come, I was starting to wonder if there was a single GOP lawmaker left in this … Continued

Josh Moon

January 27, 2020

Opinion

Rebuttal on the ballot access requirements

On January 3rd, Alabama Political Reporter, published Joey Kennedy’s scathing analysis of the political process in Alabama. He challenged both the Secretary of State and Alabama’s Legislature to open the election process to benefit citizens by having a more diverse selection of candidates on their ballot. In a private conversation with a local political … Continued

Laura Lane

January 22, 2020

Secretary Merrill issues response to Joey Kennedy of Alabama Political Reporter

Yesterday morning, Secretary of State John H. Merrill issued the following response to a recent opinion column written by Joey Kennedy of Alabama Political Reporter: Last Friday, Joey Kennedy of Alabama Political Reporter falsely asserted that the Office of the Secretary of State has suppressed ballot access to candidates who are not members of the … Continued

January 7, 2020

First District Republican candidates support American airstrike on Iranian general

Friday, Republican First District Congressional candidates Bill Hightower, Chris Pringle, John Castorani, and Jerry Carl issued statements supporting the American airstrike that killed Iranian Lt. General Qasem Soleimani and his entourage on a street in Baghdad. “The radical mullahs in Iran have been at war with the United States for 40 years and last night, … Continued

Brandon Moseley

January 7, 2020

Opinion

Will lawmakers find Alabama solutions?

An Alabama solution to an Alabama problem is often how Gov. Kay Ivey frames her policy initiatives. Ivey’s position is unique in an era when Republican and Democrat solutions diverge greatly on even the most fundamental challenges of governing. But Ivey’s approach is not only wise; it is also the type of pragmatic thinking that … Continued

Bill Britt

January 6, 2020

Sessions’ campaign releases new poll

A new poll commissioned by Jeff Sessions’ campaign shows the former U.S. Senator with a commanding lead over his Republican rivals heading into the March 3, 2020 primary. However sunny the survey looks for Sessions, it may be more window dressings designed to woo donors and discourage his competitors’ supporters than an accurate picture of … Continued

Bill Britt

December 11, 2019