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Trump urges Republicans to accept bigger COVID stimulus to get compromise

President Donald Trump reportedly urged congressional Republicans to go for “much higher numbers” in a coronavirus aid bill. The president and his team are trying to end a deadlock over coronavirus economic relief ahead of Congress breaking for the Nov. 3 elections. House Democrats passed a $3.4 trillion coronavirus aid package in the Heroes Act … Continued
September 18, 2020

Jones gets “F” rating from anti-abortion Susan B. Anthony List

The National Republican Senatorial Committee is criticizing Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, for receiving an “F” rating this week from the Susan B. Anthony List, an anti-abortion rights group that supports candidates who oppose abortion. The organization gave Jones a failing grade because they said that Jones has voted against almost every “critical piece of pro-life … Continued
September 17, 2020

Jones announces military service academy nomination applications are now available

Alabama Sen. Doug Jones has announced that the portal for students interested in applying for a military service academy nominations is now open. Last year, 23 Alabamians who received nominations from Jones were accepted into the U.S. military service academies. “As a U.S. Senator, I have the honor of nominating motivated young adults to attend … Continued
September 11, 2020

ALGOP hits Jones for vote against “slimmed-down” COVID-19 relief bill

Senate Democrats held up a $300 billion Republican coronavirus stimulus package, and Alabama Sen. Doug Jones was among the Democrats who voted against the GOP’s slimmed down coronavirus relief bill. Republicans were quick to slam Jones for the vote against another round of coronavirus aid. Alabama Republican Party Chair Terry Lathan condemned Jones’s vote against … Continued
September 11, 2020

NRA gives Tuberville an “AQ” rating. Jones gets a D

The National Rifle Association endorsed former Auburn head football coach Tommy Tuberville in the Alabama U.S. Senate race, giving Tuberville an “AQ” rating. The pro-gun and pro-Second Amendment group gave incumbent Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, a “D” rating. The “AQ” rating means that Tuberville is strongly pro-gun. “Too many members of the U.S. Congress believe … Continued
September 10, 2020

Republican qualifying now open for State Senate District 26

The Alabama Republican Party has opened qualifying for the special election in Alabama Senate District 26, the district formerly held by Sen. David Burkette, D-Montgomery, who recently resigned his position as part of a plea agreement. Information on the qualifying process is available on the ALGOP website. People interested in qualifying should contact ALGOP Political … Continued
September 9, 2020

Doug Jones holds drive-in re-election rally in Leeds

Incumbent Democratic Sen. Doug Jones held a re-election rally in Leeds on Monday at the soon-to-reopen drive-in theater at Grand River. Participants were in their cars listening to Jones speak on stage over their car radios or sitting in lawn chairs by their cars to allow for all of the necessary social distancing. Jones and … Continued
September 8, 2020

Senate returns to Washington with no coronavirus aid package deal

The members of the U.S. Senate return to Washington D.C. on Tuesday for what is expected to be a tumultuous post-Labor Day stretch. Negotiations on another coronavirus relief package failed before the Senate recessed in early August and, as of Monday, there were no signs that the impasse has been resolved with the November elections … Continued
September 8, 2020

Trump campaign to hold boat parade on Lake Martin

The Alabama members of the Trump National Finance Committee are hosting a boat parade on Lake Martin Sept. 19. “Come join us in a celebration of our Great President Donald J. Trump and his nomination for four more years making America the greatest country on earth,” the group said in an announcement. The parade will … Continued
September 7, 2020