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Moore says there is too much disparity for a debate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, November 8, 2017, Republican U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore told reporters that there is too much disparity between he and his opponent and between the two parties for there to be a debate. Moore said, “There’s a great disparity between the two parties’ positions, between the Democratic Party … Continued
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November 9, 2017

Shelby supports Trump’s opioid policy

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Ala., announced that he supports President Donald Trump’s declaration of a public health emergency in regard to opioid addiction: “I applaud the President and his Administration on their efforts to end the opioid epidemic,” Sen. Shelby said. “This is a real emergency, and it affects … Continued
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October 30, 2017

Ted Cruz endorses Judge Roy Moore for US Senate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, announced that he has endorsed Republican candidate Roy Moore for the U.S. Senate. Cruz said in a statement that he needed more principled conservatives like Moore as allies in Washington. “This December, the People of Alabama have a clear choice,” Cruz said. “They … Continued
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October 25, 2017

Gerald Dial announces run for Agriculture and Industries Commissioner

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama state Sen. Gerald Dial, R-Lineville, announced that he is seeking the Republican nomination for commissioner of the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries. Dial said that his campaign is focused on creating jobs in the state – whether it be agriculture, professional services or anything in between. “I … Continued
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October 20, 2017
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Are you embarrassed?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The jubilation felt among hardcore conservatives over Judge Roy Moore’s win in the Republican primary runoff Tuesday night also brought recrimination from the Democratic left and the sophisticated right. After Moore’s triumph, the wife of a top White House official wrote on social media, “For the first time in … Continued
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September 28, 2017
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Moore supporter says, “If Strange wins thank Trump if he loses thank God”

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter After President Donald J. Trump’s speech in Huntsville Friday night, it is tempting to feel sorry for the state’s appointed junior U.S. Sen. Luther Strange, but as it turns out, it was a fleeting bit of nausea. If Strange wins, he can thank President Trump. If he loses, he … Continued
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September 25, 2017
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Gerald Dial’s possible retirement could be a catastrophe for public education in Alabama

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter There is an impending catastrophe for public education in Alabama. Sen. Gerald Dial is considering not running for re-election and running for Alabama Agriculture Commissioner instead. I know that sounds odd. First, it’s odd that the resignation of any one state lawmaker could be a catastrophe. And second, it’s … Continued
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August 31, 2017

Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh will seek re-election

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter Alabama’s most powerful State senator will seek re-election to the Legislature’s upper chamber next year. Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh, R-Anniston, will seek re-election to the Senate, he announced Wednesday. The move comes after he considered running for both the US Senate and for Governor. “Since Republicans took … Continued
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August 10, 2017