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Cavanaugh attacks Ainsworth for close ties to Marco Rubio

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, the campaign for lieutenant governor became heated when Public Service Commission President Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh took a shot at opponent state Rep. Will Ainsworth, R-Guntersville, for his association with U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida. “On Thursday night, apparently the Representative running for Lieutenant Governor will be holding a … Continued
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November 10, 2017

Jason Childs is running for Governor as a Democrat

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Democratic Primary is heating up with multiple candidates appealing to Alabama liberals for the Democratic nomination.  One of these is Jason Childs. Childs said in a statement, “Six years ago I founded Center for Progress in Alabama, a progressive public policy research and advocacy organization. Our goal was … Continued
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November 8, 2017

Bentley-Collier lawsuit: Governor wanted his wife arrested for tapes

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Attorneys for former Gov. Robert Bentley, his top aide, Rebekah Mason, and Alabama Law Enforcement Agency officials asked a Montgomery Circuit Court judge to dismiss a wrongful termination lawsuit filed by former ALEA director Spencer Collier. After listening to about an hour of arguments from five different attorneys, Judge … Continued
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November 7, 2017

State Rep. Will Ainsworth holds on to fundraising lead in Lieutenant Governor race

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The race for the Republican nomination for Lieutenant Governor is highly competitive with no clear front runner as the candidates all work on establishing name recognition with voters. The candidates all reported competitive fundraising in October.  Will Ainsworth, Rusty Glover, and Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh have all declared that they … Continued
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November 7, 2017

State Rep. Will Ainsworth endorses Roy Moore

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, state Rep. Will Ainsworth, R-Guntersville, announced that he is backing U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore for the U.S. Senate. Ainsworth said that Moore will work to rebuild a strong military and ensure that soldiers and veterans are treated with respect. “I am honored to offer my enthusiastic endorsement … Continued
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November 6, 2017

What do a lifetime appointment, a speedy forensics report and high-priced lawyers have in common?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Currently, the state is searching for a new director of the state forensic science department. Director Michael Sparks is retiring, and his replacement will be selected by Attorney General Steve Marshall. Applications for the position were required by Oct. 31, 2017. But larger questions loom as ties to disgraced former … Continued
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November 2, 2017

Stalnaker tells Republican women to stop spreading fake news

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, Oct. 27, 2017 Republican strategist Angie Horn Stalnaker told the Alabama Federation of Republican Women that conservatives lose credibility when they share fake news in their social media, speeches and conversations. “Fake news is not a story you do not like. It is not an op ed you … Continued
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November 1, 2017