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Biden slips, Harris climbs after first Democratic debates

Following last week’s Democratic Debates, Sen. Kamala Harris, D-California, has jumped in popularity among registered voters, closing in on Democratic front-runner former Vice President Joe Biden. According to a survey from Morning Consult, 12 percent of Democratic primary voters said Harris was their first choice for president, doubling her support from a previous survey before … Continued

July 2, 2019

Bernie Sanders to host campaign rally in Birmingham

Democratic 2020 presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, will hold a rally at Kelly Ingram Park in Birmingham on Sunday, May 19, at 4 p.m. Sanders plans to highlight how his policies, specifically restoring voting rights, reforming the K-12 education system, addressing environmental racism and eradicating poverty, will help Alabamians. The event is free and … Continued

May 13, 2019

Meet gubernatorial candidate Scott Dawson

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, June 14, 2017, Scott Dawson sat down with The Alabama Political Reporter (APR) to discuss his bid for the 2018 Republican Party nomination for Governor. APR: Former Governor Bentley wanted to borrow $800 million to build four new mega prisons. Do you support Bentley’s prison plan? Dawson: When … Continued

June 15, 2017

Hunter Says that State Should Make Community Colleges Attainable

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The President Pro Tem for the Alabama State Board of Education Mary Scott Hunter (R) was recently asked to contribute her opinion to a discussion at wallethub.com on whether or not college should be free. Hunter wrote, “While I don’t believe that college should be free, I do believe … Continued

September 15, 2016

Politico Ranks Sessions and Former Aide Two Most Influential in American Politics

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Only recent presidential candidates, and fellow US Senators Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas) ranked as more influential than Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama). This according to a new list by Politico. While other Republican Senators may hold all of the fancy committee chairmanships, few have actually shaped the … Continued

September 13, 2016

Hillary Clinton Accepts Democratic Nomination

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, July 28, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton formally accepted the Democratic Party’s nomination for President of the United States. Mrs. Clinton said, “America is once again at a moment of reckoning. Powerful forces are threatening to pull us apart. Bonds of trust and respect are fraying. And … Continued

July 29, 2016

Hillary Clinton Receives Democratic Party Presidential Nomination

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, July 26, delegates to the Democratic National Convention chose former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to be the presidential nominee of the Democratic Party. Secretary Clinton is the first woman to win the presidential nomination for either major political party. Both parties have nominated women for vice-president before: … Continued

July 27, 2016

Democrats Head to Convention Under Email Scandal Cloud

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Sunday, July 24, Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Congresswoman, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, announced that she would resign after the Democratic National Convention after emails were leaked by the website WikiLeaks showing that she as well as top officials at the DNC were conspiring with the Hillary Clinton Campaign throughout … Continued

July 25, 2016

Roby Praises Gowdy’s Questioning of Comey

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, July 11, US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) warns that FBI Director James Comey’s decision not to prosecute former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (D), “Is a really dangerous precedent.” Congresswoman Roby said, “My friend & chairman Rep. Trey Gowdy,” carefully walked FBI Director James Comey through Hillary Clinton’s … Continued

July 13, 2016