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National Right to Life endorses Bill Hightower

Former state Senator and First Congressional District candidate Bill Hightower, R-Alabama, announced open Wednesday, that his campaign has received the endorsement of the National Right to Life Committee (NRLC). The NRLC is the nation’s oldest and largest pro-life advocacy organization. The NRLC’s leadership called Hightower “a strong advocate for life” and a “leader in Alabama’s … Continued
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May 21, 2020

Republican Senate candidates address forum in Muscle Shoals

Saturday, February 15 Republican U.S. Senate candidates were in Muscle Shoals for a candidates forum sponsored by the Conservative Leadership Conference. Former U.S. Senator and presidential candidate Rick Santorum (R-Pennsylvania) was the moderator of the event. Speaking on the recently failed impeachment effort against the President, Santorum said “All of this was a show and … Continued
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March 2, 2020

Republicans Gather To Watch Presidential Debate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, November 10, the Jefferson County Republican Party, Alabama Minority GOP, and the Alabama Constitutional Conservatives hosted a Fox Business/Wall Street Journal Debate Watch Party at John’s City Diner in Downtown Birmingham. The remaining Republican candidates allowed at the main debate were: New York City businessman Donald Trump; … Continued
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November 16, 2015

Obama Rejects Keystone Pipeline

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, November 6 President Barack H. Obama (D) rejected the Keystone XL pipeline, upsetting many conservatives who believe that that oil would provide high paying jobs as well as energy for decades to come. Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange (R) said, “President Obama rejects Keystone XL pipeline. One more … Continued
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November 9, 2015

Lathan Responds to Democratic Debate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, October 14, Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan released a statement regarding the Democratic debate which was held on Tuesday night. Chairman Lathan said, “I was pleased to see the liberal and progressive Democrat candidates on display yesterday evening for all of America to witness. The candidates’ mindsets, … Continued
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October 16, 2015

Alabama Presidential Straw Poll in Tuscaloosa October 17

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, July 21, the Alabama Republican Assembly announced that that the Alabama Republican Presidential Straw Poll will be in Tuscaloosa on Saturday, October 17, 2015.  The event is sponsored by the Alabama Republican Assembly and will be held at the Bryant Conference Center on the University of Alabama … Continued
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July 24, 2015

Gov. Scott Walker is ALGOP Summer Luncheon Speaker

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, July 14, the Alabama Republican Party announced that popular GOP Presidential Primary Candidate, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker (R) will be the speaker at the Party’s Summer Luncheon on August 22 and the Talladega Motor Speedway.  The Alabama Republican Party said in a statement, “Twice a year … Continued
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July 17, 2015

Santorum to Campaign in Alabama

By Brandon MoseleyAlabama Political Reporter On Monday, June 15, former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum (R-Pennsylvania) will make a trip to Alabama. The former US Senator won Alabama in the 2012 Republican Primary and is a favorite of social conservatives.  Santorum will be having a stop in Montgomery as well as holding meetings with his Alabama … Continued
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June 15, 2015

House Expected to Vote on Pain Capable Life Bill

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, January 22, the US House of Representatives is expected to vote on the Pain-Capable Child Protection Act. Alabama Pro Life groups are asking for residents of Alabama’s Second Congressional District to take a moment to call Alabama’s Rep. Martha Roby’s Montgomery local office and/or Washington DC office … Continued
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January 22, 2015