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Bentley Says that USDOT Discrimination Investigation is an Attempt to Politicize a Resolved Situation

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, December 9, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) on Wednesday issued a statement dismissing the US Department of Transportation’s announcement of an investigation into the closure of Alabama Driver License Offices as, “An ongoing attempt to politicize a resolved issue” and accused President Obama and former Secretary of State … Continued
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December 11, 2015

McCutcheon Defends Private Money in the Political Process

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, November 30, the Reformers Caucus released a statement warning that, “The power of excessive money in our political system threatens the integrity of our democracy.” This message conflicts with those who oppose limits on money, which they view as limits on Free Speech. The Alabama Political Reporter … Continued
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December 3, 2015
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Republicans Appear to be Racists

By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter What’s up with these Republicans? Really, what’s up? They’re downright scary. So we have Donald Trump, leading the polls for the Republican nomination. This guy is xenophobic, racist, a bully, ugly. But he doesn’t remember, or says he does, that New Jersey folks were celebrating the 9/11 attacks. Never … Continued
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December 2, 2015

Sessions: Funding Obama’s Entire Immigration Agenda Would be Surrender

Brandon Moseley Alabama Politcal Reporter Tuesday, December 1, US Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) issued a statement critical of proposed language in the Omnibus spending bill that would President Barack H. Obama’s unpopular immigration policies. Sen. Sessions said, “This year’s appropriations bills – which will be combined into a catch-all ‘omnibus’ by December 11th – amount … Continued
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December 2, 2015
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Rep. Alan Harper: Don’t Do Business With Brown People

By Baron Coleman Opinion Welcome to Sweet Home Alabama, Mr. Patel. You’re not from around here, are you? Let me introduce you to your state representative, Alan Harper (R-Northport). Rep. Harper has a simple message on his Facebook page for the Christmas season: Don’t do business with brown people. He’s talking about you, Mr. Patel. … Continued
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December 1, 2015

Alabama Patriots Endorse Martha Roby

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter When Wetumpka Tea Party President Becky Gerritson announced her candidacy for Congress most political insiders thought that the Tea Party and movement conservative groups would tend to align behind Gerritson’s candidacy against the more mainstream U.S. Congresswoman Martha Roby (R from Montgomery).  Congresswoman Roby does apparently have some … Continued
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October 6, 2015

Hammett Out of Governor’s Administration

By Brandon MoseleyAlabama Political Reporter Friday, October 2, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) announced changes to a new leadership team for the Governor’s Office, with the goal of continuing to serve the citizens of Alabama, by creating jobs and making State government more effective and efficient. Governor Bentley said in a statement, “Each member of our … Continued
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October 5, 2015

Shelby Opposed Continuing Resolution that Funds Planned Parenthood

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, September 30, US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) voted against a Continuing Resolution (CR) that would fund the government through mid-December, but which funds Planned Parenthood.  Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) also opposed the CR. Senator Shelby said, “While I believe that it is critical for the government … Continued
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October 1, 2015

American Cancer Society Critical of Legislature’s Paltry Tobacco Tax Increase

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On September 16, a Republican supermajority in both Houses of the Alabama Legislature voted to raise taxes. The legislature passed the state general fund (SGF) budget on Wednesday night while most people were watching the Republican Presidential Debate. Many conservatives are lamenting that majorities of GOP lawmakers broke campaign … Continued
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September 17, 2015

Second Special Session to Begin Tuesday: No Consensus

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter At 5:00 pm on Tuesday, September 8, the second Special Session of the 2016 Alabama legislature is set to begin and nobody seems to know what is likely to happen. Governor Robert Bentley (R) is still holding out for an incredible $302 million tax increase package including transferring … Continued
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September 7, 2015