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Strange will vote to repeal Obamacare without replacement

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter While the US House of Representatives was able to pass their bill to repeal and replace the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (better known as Obamacare), the Senate rejected that bill and insisted on writing its own bill, the Better Care Reconciliation Act.  By Monday night … Continued
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July 19, 2017

Is the failure of GOP Healthcare Bill a victory for Democrats?

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter July 18, 2017, Senator Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky) admitted that he did not have the votes to pass the Senate’s replacement for the controversial Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act 0f 2010 (better known as Obamacare). Now that the Better Care Reconciliation Act has apparently failed, the Senate is expected to … Continued
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July 19, 2017

Brian McGee drops out, endorses Doug Jones

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, July 17, 2017, US Senate candidate Brian McGee (D) dropped his bid for US Senate and endorsed former US Attorney Doug Jones (D) for the position in the August 15, Special Democratic Primary. Doug Jones said that he was proud to accept the endorsement of McGee in a joint … Continued
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July 18, 2017

Healthcare vote delayed

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, July 14, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky) delayed the Senate’s impending vote on repealing and replacing Obamacare (the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010).  There remains enormous division of opinion on what to do with the troubled Affordable Care Act.  The US Senate candidates in … Continued
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July 17, 2017

Roy Moore introduces new book

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, July 13, 2017, former Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore (R) was at Alabama Republican Party Headquarters to announce the release of his new book, “Abuse of Power: The Supreme Court’s Gay Marriage Decision.” The former Chief Justice said that, “In November 2016, when Donald Trump was … Continued
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July 14, 2017

Brinson to announce new jobs for Florence-area workers

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, June 13, 2017, US Senate Candidate Dr. Randy Brinson (R) will be hold a press conference to announce jobs and local economic development in the northwest Alabama area. Brinson, will be speaking about the success of his recent African trade mission and the significant benefits it will bring … Continued
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July 13, 2017

Brinson says Brooks’ trying to manipulate Christian voters

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, July 11, 2017, Republican US Senate candidate Dr. Randy Brinson said that US Representative Mo Brooks’ (R-Huntsville) latest campaign commercial is a ploy to make voters believe his candidacy is supported by President Trump. Dr. Brinson said in a statement, “This is just another example of Mo Brooks … Continued
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July 12, 2017

Pittman raises over $300,000 in Senate race

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, July 7, 2017, State Senator Trip Pittman (R-Montrose) reported that his campaign for US Senate has raised $302,545 in contributions for the second quarter of 2017, according to data provided to the Federal Election Commission (FEC). Sen. Pittman said in a statement, “The people of Alabama need someone … Continued
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July 11, 2017
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What kind of change will come?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter When the Alabama Republican Party swept into power during the November 2010 elections, they promised us change. In his book, Storming the State House, Mike Hubbard wrote of that November evening, “It would fundamentally change the direction of Alabama, and of my own life, forever.” Republicans have controlled Alabama’s … Continued
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July 10, 2017

Doug Jones Interview

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, June 30 The Alabama Political Reporter (APR) spoke at length with former US Attorney Doug Jones who is running for Senate in the Democratic Party Primary. Jones was a US Attorney during the President Bill Clinton (D) Administration. APR: If Syria attacks civilians with chemical weapons again, after … Continued
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July 7, 2017