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Polls Show Voters Want Civility

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—A survey sponsored by the Knights of Columbus found that Americans frustration with the “tone,” of political campaigns is growing. The Knights of Columbus officially chartered in 1882, is the world’s largest Catholic family fraternal service organization. The group has lunched a campaign to restore civility in the political … Continued

Bill Britt

August 7, 2012

Author Michael Patrick Leahy Rallies Rainy Day Patriots for Final Election Push

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Rainy Day Patriots gathered for their last regularly scheduled formal meeting of the year. Soon the Birmingham area’s largest conservative political action group will be too busy canvassing Florida, helping county officials clean up voter rolls, staffing phone banks, and working too hard to get together for their … Continued

Brandon Moseley

July 20, 2012

Brooks And Roby Concerned About Possible Defense Cuts

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congresswoman Martha Roby (R) from Montgomery made comments in Enterprise about defense cuts in a visit with the Enterprise Rotary Club. The Southeast Sun reported that Rep. Roby expressed concerns about the impact of the Budget Control Act on our Military’s capabilities. Rep. Mo Brooks (R) from Huntsville has … Continued

Brandon Moseley

May 8, 2012

Republican Senate Votes for Tax increase on Jefferson County Workers, Businesses, and Consumers

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, the Alabama Senate passed SB567 by a margin of 16 to 11. The bill, titled the Alabama Financially Distressed Counties Act, was authored by Senator Jabo Waggoner (R) from Vestavia. Sen. Waggoner has issued a written statement on the Senate’s passage of the massive new tax increase … Continued

Brandon Moseley

May 4, 2012

Alabama Republicans Qualify 212 Candidates, Alabama Democrats Qualify 165 Candidates

From the office of Alabama Republican Party Chairman Bill Armistead Chairman’s CornerDear Friend, The Alabama Republican Party has just completed an historic week. Friday the 13th did not turn out to be bad luck for us! Friday was the final day for qualifying to run for public office this year and we closed out with making … Continued

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January 17, 2012

Representative Sewell “Deeply Disappointed” in House Republicans

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D) issued a press release on December 20, 2011 in which she said, “I am deeply disappointed in Congress’s failure to put aside partisan politics.” Rep. Sewell said that “it is unacceptable that some of my Republican colleagues in the House have once again refused to … Continued

Brandon Moseley

December 22, 2011