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President Trump says “We Need Roy Moore”

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter President Donald Trump urged Alabama voters to vote for Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore at a rally in Pensacola, Florida, on Friday. Moore has been opposed by both the Republican and Democratic Establishments in Washington. Trump said that the Washington elites have corrupted the system “resisting change.” “This is … Continued

Brandon Moseley

December 11, 2017

Moore accuser admits to writing notes below Moore’s signature, inscription in yearbook

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Beverly Nelson, one of the women accusing GOP Senate candidate Roy Moore, admitted to ABC News Good Morning America that she wrote the notes below Moore’s signature in her yearbook. The yearbook had been introduced by Nelson as corroborating evidence that Moore attempted to sexually assault her when she … Continued

Brandon Moseley

December 10, 2017

Pre-filed bill would abolish elected School Board

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter State Sen. Greg Albritton, R-Atmore, declared war on the state school board of Education with his introduction of Senate Bill 25, which would wipe out the Board and the position of Alabama state school superintendent. Albritton’s bill would eliminate the position of State Superintendent of Education and reclassify the … Continued

Brandon Moseley

December 10, 2017

Strange preaches bipartisanship, laments divides in farewell speech to Senate

By Samuel Mattison Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Sen. Luther Strange, R-Ala., called for bipartisanship and an end to “entrenched factionalism” between the two political parties as he gave his last speech on the Senate floor. Strange will not be returning to the chamber as he lost the party primary to Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore … Continued

Sam Mattison

December 8, 2017

Ivey urges Congress to pass tax reform

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced she has joined fellow Republican governors in sending a letter to House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., urging Congress to pass tax reform legislation. “President Trump is proposing the largest tax cut for American families and businesses in … Continued

Brandon Moseley

December 8, 2017

ADC endorses attorney Fred Bell in Senate District 26 race

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Democratic Conference convened a screening committee in Montgomery and voted to endorse Attorney Fred Bell in the Democratic primary special election for Senate District 26 on Tuesday. Bell is a Montgomery city councilman representing Council District 6 in southeast Montgomery. Chairman of the ADC, Joe Reed, said … Continued

Brandon Moseley

December 7, 2017

Moore asks Jones why he still supports DACA and opposes border wall

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Roy Moore Campaign asked Jones why, “In light of the tragic not-guilty verdict for Jose Ines Garcia Zarate, the illegal immigrant who murdered Kate Steinle, why do you oppose securing the border and support DACA and other amnesty measures that will attract more illegal immigrants?” The Moore campaign … Continued

Brandon Moseley

December 5, 2017

Shelby, Strange vote for GOP tax plan

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, the U.S. Senate voted along part lines, 51-49, to support their tax reform package known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The legislation is now expected to be conferenced with the U.S. House’s tax reform bill, who passed their own version earlier. “The Senate today passed legislation … Continued

Brandon Moseley

December 4, 2017

Special election guidance for voters in State House District 4 and Senate District 26

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill announced that voters located in parts of Morgan and Limestone County, and in Montgomery, will have an additional race to vote for when they head to the polls on Dec. 12 to vote in the special general election for U.S. Senate. Those voters … Continued

Brandon Moseley

December 4, 2017

Moore promises to support any cut to the federal income, corporate tax rates

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Senate Candidate Judge Roy Moore announced that he supports President Donald Trump’s effort to pass the largest tax reform package since 1986. “As your next United States Senator, I will support any cut to the federal income tax on individuals and on corporations,” Moore said. “The federal government … Continued

Brandon Moseley

December 1, 2017