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David Wheeler Addresses Republicans in Gardendale

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama House District 47 candidate David Wheeler (R) addressed Republicans at the Jefferson County Republican Party Straw Poll in Gardendale.  David Wheeler said that he was challenging a three term incumbent Rep. Jack Williams. Wheeler joined Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) who headlined the event.  Republicans present enjoyed barbecue … Continued
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May 30, 2014

Ciamarra Wins House District 43 Straw Poll

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Saturday, May 10 Cheryl Ciamarra (R) won a victory in the Republican Party Straw Poll for House District 43.  The District 43 Republican field is crowded with seven candidates.  Ms. Ciamarra was campaigning with Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) at the Jefferson County Republican Party Straw Poll in … Continued
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May 14, 2014

McKinney and Merrill Address Republicans at Pumpkin Patch

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Saturday, April 26 former Montgomery Probate Judge Reese McKinney and Alabama State Representative John Merrill, both Republican candidates for Alabama Secretary of State, addressed Republicans gathered at the Pumpkin Patch Rally in Clanton. Judge McKinney said it was a pleasure to be here today and that he was … Continued
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May 2, 2014

Auditor Candidate Zeigler Speaks in DeKalb County

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter State Auditor candidate Jim Zeigler (R) campaigned in DeKalb County last week with appearances in Fort Payne and Mentone. Zeigler spoke Saturday to the DeKalb Republican Breakfast at the popular Fort Payne Western Sizzlin.  Zeigler told the crowd of about 100 that state government has “wasteful spending, unconstitutional spending, … Continued
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April 17, 2014

Keahey Retirement Likely a Republican Pickup

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, April 4, State Senator Marc Keahey (D) from Grove Hill announced to his fellow senators that he would not seek re-election. The announcement by the Grove Hill Democrat makes it even more unlikely that the Alabama Democratic Party will be able to win back control of the … Continued
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April 7, 2014

2014 Legislative Session is Over with No Teacher Pay Raise

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The final day of the legislative session ended last night with the Alabama House of Representatives passing the Education Trust Fund Budget, SB 184 after it came out of a conference committee with the Alabama Senate.  Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) had previously vowed to veto the budget if … Continued
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April 4, 2014

Johnson Defeats Casey in House District 53

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, April 1st, the Special General Election in House District 53 was held. Governor Bentley called the election following the passing of Representative Demetrius Newton in September of last year. Democrat Anthony “Alann” Johnson defeated Republican candidate Willie Casey. Johnson said on Facebook, “My win, OUR win is … Continued
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April 2, 2014

Sixth District Candidates Forum Held at Samford

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, March 31 Republican candidates for Congressional District Six held what was billed as the first debate of the hotly tested congressional race.  In reality it was a typical candidate’s forum where each candidate was allowed to give an opening and closing statement while selected members of the … Continued
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April 2, 2014