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Faith, family and hard work keeps congressional candidate Jeff Coleman going

As one of the many candidates looking to succeed U.S. Rep. Martha Roby in the Second Congressional District, APR recently spoke with Jeff Coleman, who characterizes himself as a strong conservative Republican who is about getting results. Coleman is the fifth-generation leader of a family-owned moving, storage and transportation business that was established in 1914. Coleman … Continued
December 9, 2019

Historical election results point to Troy King’s advantage in AL-2 race

Seven candidates are in a hunt to capture the Republican nomination for Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District in the U.S. House, a seat currently held by Congresswoman Martha Roby, who announced on July 26, 2019, that she would not seek re-election in 2020. In August, before King’s official announcement, APR looked at his vote totals in the … Continued
November 19, 2019

King releases contributions for the last 19 days

Republican candidate for Congressional District 2, Troy King, announces that his campaign raised over $100,000 in just 19 days. “I am continually humbled by the support I am receiving from all across District 2,” said former state’s Attorney General King. “I attribute our success to the fact that many who live there have known and … Continued
October 14, 2019

Sen. Cam Ward announces bid for Alabama Supreme Court

Earlier today, State Senator Cam Ward, R-Alabaster, announced he is running for the Republican nomination for Associate Justice on the Alabama Supreme Court in Place 1. That seat is currently held by Greg Shaw. Ward, who serves as the Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee and President of the Alabama Law Institute, is the leading … Continued
October 7, 2019

They’re scaring me

Alabama has more than its share of Donald Trump apologists and sycophants. And they’re kind of scary. Why can’t we have at least one or two Republicans who understand that Donald Trump is just scamming voters and isn’t a true Republican and aren’t afraid to say it? Why isn’t there one Republican from Alabama who … Continued
September 26, 2019

Senate candidates warn of growing national debt

Wednesday, the Alabama Political Reporter asked Republican Senate candidates about how they intend to deal with the national debt. The debt grew during the Global War on Terror, grew during the TARP bank bailout, grew during those slow painful years of economic recovery following the Great Recession. Now the economy is booming; but the deficit … Continued
September 6, 2019

Alabama Dems’ pathway to relevancy: Alabama workers

There is nothing Alabama Democrats can do about Republican supermajorities in this very red state.  Have you heard that one?  I have. Heard it repeatedly, in fact. Hell, the leadership of the Alabama Democratic Party said it recently, as it attempted to justify its pathetic inaction — and subsequent tail-kickin’ — in last year’s midterm … Continued
September 3, 2019

ADP Committee member addresses Omar, King controversy

I convey the following views in response to an article published by The Alabama Political Reporter, titled “Alabama Republican Introduces Resolution in Favor of Expelling Rep. IIhan Omar from Congress,” dated August 20, 2019. In contrast to the views of State Rep. Tommy Hanes (R) and his interpretation of the Constitutional Powers to remove an … Continued
August 22, 2019

Van Smith wins Republican special primary election in House District 42

Tuesday, Autauga County Commissioner Van Smith won the Republican special primary election to fill the vacancy in Alabama House District 42 in Autauga and Chilton Counties. “Thank you to the voters of District 42 for placing their faith in me,” Smith said in a statement. “I’m honored to be the Republican nominee and will work … Continued
August 21, 2019

The gift that keeps on giving — $4 million

I often find myself taking a life inventory at different weigh–points,assessing if I am adequately contributing to leave a positive mark in the world, on my watch.  We can never give enough back.  I was raised and I taught my children, whatever station assigned in life, or if we borrow something from our neighbor, always … Continued
August 9, 2019