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The worst thing Robert Bentley did

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter A few weeks ago, the Alabama House Judiciary Committee dropped a report detailing a bunch of awful things former Gov. Robert Bentley did. There were tales of affairs, of intimidation, of misusing power, of misusing State resources, of acting above the law and of flaunting his overreach of power. … Continued
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May 3, 2017
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Collectivism in Alabama Politics

By Deborah Love This week has been “Alabama Week” on The Daily Show, a week devoted to the mocking of Alabama and especially its recent political scandals. I suspect many Alabamians have laughed along with Trevor Noah, half from nervous embarrassment and half from frustration. The hostile spotlight on Alabama brings my thoughts back to … Continued
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May 1, 2017

Christian Coalition leader to run for Senate

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter The head of Alabama’s Christian Coalition wants to be a US Senator. Randy Brinson, who’s worked for years as one of the State’s most vocal Christian conservative advocates, announced Monday that he plans to challenge Luther Strange for Jeff Sessions’ seat. “As president of the Christian Coalition of Alabama, … Continued
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April 25, 2017

Zeigler ends lawsuit after Ivey sets Special Election

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, April 20, 2017, Alabama Auditor Jim Zeigler (R) announced that he and Tommy Chapman were dropping their lawsuit challenging the legality of Alabama Governor Robert Bentley’s (R) dubious decision to delay the Special Election for US Senate for 21 months. Bentley has since departed the Governor’s mansion to … Continued
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April 24, 2017
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Luther Strange and a very bad choice

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday was not a good day for Luther Strange. Alabama’s appointed US Senator found out by way of a phone call from Gov. Kay Ivey that she was reversing course and calling a Special Election to be held later this year for the seat Strange currently holds. Strange, Alabama’s … Continued
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April 19, 2017
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Only one week in, Kay Ivey making some good decisions

By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter Kay Ivey has been Governor for barely a week, but she’s already moved aggressively to correct some of the mistakes of recently disgraced Gov. Robert Bentley, who resigned Monday before last after pleading guilty to two misdemeanor corruption charges. Ivey immediately started rearranging the Governor’s staff, including accepting the … Continued
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April 19, 2017

Rachel Maddow Show features Alabama Political Reporter article

Sam Mattison Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Political Reporter was featured Tuesday on MSNBC’s The Rachel Maddow show for its reporting concerning Luther Strange’s appointment to the US Senate by former Governor Robert Bentley. The article featured was “The End of Robert Bentley: Part I” written by APR columnist and reporter Josh Moon. The article … Continued
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April 19, 2017

Gov. Ivey’s chief legal counsel seeks gag order on media

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, Gov. Kay Ivey announced the appointment of Bryan Taylor as her chief legal counsel. The Governor’s spokesperson, Eileen Jones, told The Montgomery Advertiser that Taylor was appointed because the Governor feels “he is an excellent lawyer; excellent.” The Alabama Political Reporter informed Jones early on Monday morning … Continued
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April 18, 2017