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Rep. Mac Butler running for State Senate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, State Representative Mack Butler, R-Rainbow City, announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination to District 10 of the Alabama State Senate. Rep. Butler said in a statement, “Our community has been blessed for the past seven years to have conservative leadership in the Alabama Senate, because I’ve been … Continued
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September 4, 2017

Senator Phil Williams endorses Roy Moore

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, August 30, 2017, Alabama State Senator Phil Williams, R-Rainbow City, announced that he has endorsed Judge Roy Moore (R) for U.S. Senate. Sen. Williams said in a statement, “Judge Roy Moore has served our nation on the front-lines in Vietnam and the people of Alabama with integrity and … Continued
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August 31, 2017

Alabama offers assistance to Texas in Hurricane Harvey efforts

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter Monday, August 28, 2017, Alabamians and their leaders respond to the crisis in Texas following the flooding created by Hurricane Harvey. Alabama Governor Ivey authorized the Alabama National Guard to Assist in Hurricane Harvey efforts.  Upon a request from the National Guard Bureau, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has authorized … Continued
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August 29, 2017

War of words between ACCA and Republican Party Chairperson Terry Lathan

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, August 22, 2017, the Alabama County Commission Association (ACCA) Board of Directors passed a resolution admonishing Alabama Republican Party Chairperson, Terry Lathan, and demanding an apology or retraction about statements she made about the Association’s longtime Executive Director, Sonny Brasfield, and ACCA’s efforts to defeat SB108, a bill … Continued
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August 28, 2017

Trip Pittman endorses Roy Moore for Senate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Saturday, August 26, 2017, State Senator Trip Pittman (R-Montrose) endorsed Judge Roy Moore (R) for the US Senate seat in the Republican Primary runoff on September 26. Senator Trip Pittman made the announcement at a press conference during intermission at the Alabama Republican Party Summer meeting on the campus … Continued
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August 28, 2017

State Auditor Jim Zeigler endorses Roy Moore

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, August 25, 2017, Alabama State Auditor Jim Zeigler (R) announced that he is endorsing Judge Roy Moore in the US Senate race for the seat formerly held by Jeff Sessions (R). Auditor Zeigler said, “The contrast is clear between Bentley-appointed Senator Strange and future Senator Roy Moore. Strange … Continued
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August 28, 2017

Holtzclaw will challenge Brooks in the Republican primary

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, August 22, 2017, State Senator Bill Holtzclaw (R-Madison) announced that he will run for Congress in the Fifth Congressional District in the 2018 Republican Primary.  Incumbent Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) has already announced that he will seek re-election to a fifth term.  This will set up a highly contested … Continued
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August 24, 2017

Moore picks up support from Legislators

By Samuel Mattison Alabama Political Reporter US Senate Candidate Roy Moore recently picked up endorsements from 13 members in the Alabama Legislature. Moore praised the endorsements and said that he was honored to have them standing with him in his campaign. “They are fighting the good fight here in Montgomery, and their support is continued … Continued
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August 23, 2017

Roy Moore takes commanding lead in Alabama Senate race

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter  Monday, August 21, 2017, the first poll conducted, since the Alabama Senate primary, was released and it shows Judge Roy Moore with a commanding lead over incumbent Senator Luther Strange (R) in the upcoming Senate Republican primary runoff. The JMC Analytics poll conducted between August 17 and 19 among … Continued
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August 22, 2017