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Richard Shelby Wins Primary Fight

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, March 1, US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) steamrolled a crowded list of GOP challengers to take the Alabama Republican Party nomination for US Senate. The Associated Press called the outcome at 9:30 p.m., but that had more to do with problems with the Secretary of State’s website … Continued
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March 2, 2016

BCA Releases 2016 Voter Guide

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, March 1, Alabama voters will go to the polls to cast their votes in the 2016 Republican and Democratic primaries. On Wednesday, February 24, the Business Council of Alabama (BCA) released their list of 2016 endorsed candidates for the primary election cycle. For US Senate BCA has … Continued
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February 29, 2016

Rubio Campaigns in the Rocket City

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Saturday, February 27, US Senator Marco Rubio brought his presidential campaign to Huntsville for a get out the vote rally ahead of Tuesday’s Alabama Republican Primary. Speaking in front of the space shuttle at NASA’s Space and Rocket Center, Senator Rubio said, “Thank you guys. I am so … Continued
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February 29, 2016

Ted Cruz Campaigns in Montgomery

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Saturday, February 27, US Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) will campaign for President of the United States in Montgomery, Alabama. Cruz’s Alabama Co-Chair, Dr. Chad Mathis, announced the stop late on Friday, February 26. Sam Cooper who is the regional political co-chair of the Ted Cruz for President Campaign, … Continued
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February 27, 2016

Conservative Christians of Alabama Endorse Shelby

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Conservative Christians of Alabama released their 2016 voters’ guide. The group announced that they were recommending that voters go to the polls on Tuesday, March 1, and vote to re-elect Richard Shelby (R) to the US Senate. The Conservative Christians of Alabama endorsement is just the latest group … Continued
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February 25, 2016

Committee Approves Pay Day Loan Bill

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter For years, the Alabama legislature has been divided between those who want to shut down the State’s pay day loan industry, and those who believe in a free market approach with no State interference.  Senate Bill 91 is an attempt by Senator Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) to take a “middle … Continued
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February 24, 2016

Winston’s Law Passed By Legislature

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, February 23, the Alabama House of Representatives passed Winston’s Law which increases the penalties for abusing a child under the age of six. The Alabama Senate Republican Caucus had made passing this legislation one of their “Continuing Positive Progress” priorities for the 2016 Legislative Session. Similar bills … Continued
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February 24, 2016

Sessions Endorses Byrne

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, February 19, US Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) announced that he is endorsing incumbent US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) for another term in the United States House of Representatives representing Alabama’s First Congressional District. Senator Sessions said, “I Support Bradley,” during an interview with Sean Sullivan on FM … Continued
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February 22, 2016