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Doug Jones campaigns in Birmingham, calls Moore “extreme”

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Doug Jones said  that there could not be more “contrast” between himself and Republican candidate Roy Moore. Doug Jones is a Birmingham attorney and former U.S. attorney for North Alabama during the administration of President Bill Clinton. Jones spoke to reporters at Niki’s … Continued
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September 28, 2017

David Carrington drops out of Governor’s race

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, Jefferson County Commissioner David Carrington announced that he was ending his campaign for Governor of Alabama. Carrington said in a statement to supporters, “After prayerful consideration, I’ve decided it’s time for me to end my campaign for Governor.” Carrington said, “My six-month journey has been fascinating – one … Continued
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September 14, 2017
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When voting in Senate special election, think of yourself

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter One candidate doesn’t know what DACA is. The other candidate doesn’t know what the truth is. That’s what you’re left with in the Republican runoff for a U.S. Senate seat. Roy Moore v. Luther Strange. Two candidates who most of us don’t want. A judge who keeps getting himself … Continued
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September 12, 2017

Senator Phil Williams endorses Roy Moore

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, August 30, 2017, Alabama State Senator Phil Williams, R-Rainbow City, announced that he has endorsed Judge Roy Moore (R) for U.S. Senate. Sen. Williams said in a statement, “Judge Roy Moore has served our nation on the front-lines in Vietnam and the people of Alabama with integrity and … Continued
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August 31, 2017

Strange defends Trump’s position on Confederate statues

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, August 17, 2017, US Senator Luther Strange (R) went on the Fox Business News channel to back up President Trump’s lamenting of the removal of Confederate statues in some areas of the country. Sen. Strange said, “As a Republican from Alabama … I agree with the president — … Continued
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August 23, 2017
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Stop letting GOP off the hook for rise of hate

Photo: Vox.com By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Why is everyone so worried about whether a politician publicly denounces racism? After Saturday’s horrific actions in Charlottesville, Va., — and the generally awful image of thousands of privileged white people marching with tiki torches and pretending that they’re oppressed because a black guy got served before … Continued
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August 14, 2017

President Donald Trump endorses Luther Strange

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, August 8, 2017, Senator Luther Strange (R) finally got that big moment he had been hoping for when President Donald J. Trump (R) endorsed him in the Special Republican Primary for US Senate. President Trump said on his Twitter account: “Senator Luther Strange has done a great job … Continued
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August 9, 2017

Americans for Legal Immigration endorses Mo Brooks

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, August 8, 2017, the conservative group Americans for Legal Immigration announced its endorsement of Congressman Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) for United States Senate. Congressman Brooks is an outspoken proponent of building President Trump’s border wall and strictly enforcing America’s immigration laws. The President of ALIPAC, William Gheen said in … Continued
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August 9, 2017

Hansen says he’s an “unapologetic progressive”

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, August 1: Democratic Candidate for US Senate Michael Hansen told The Alabama Political Reporter (APR) that he is the candidate in the Democratic Primary with real energy and shared polling data with APR showing the Democratic race to be very competitive. Hansen said, “Democrats in Alabama have a … Continued
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August 4, 2017

Alabama Democratic Conference endorses Doug Jones for Senate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Saturday, July 29, 2017, the Alabama Democratic Conference (ADC) met in a Special Session on Saturday and screened all the candidates for US Senate in the August 15, Democratic Primary.  The ADC announced that they are endorsing former US Attorney Doug Jones. The ADC said in their statement that … Continued
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August 2, 2017