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Moore campaign says Doug Jones would be a disaster for our armed forces

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, the Roy Moore for U.S. Senate Campaign Manager Bill Armistead said that Moore’s opponent, “Doug Jones would be a disaster for our armed forces.” “In 2012, Doug Jones was a proud delegate to the national Democratic convention in Charlotte that nominated Barack Obama for a second term as … Continued
November 1, 2017

Proposed bill would have prevented US Senate Special Election

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter Special elections are costly and turnout is often dismal but giving an appointee the time to settle in Washington can afford them the protective status of incumbency. That was the paradox that Gov. Kay Ivey and her predecessor grappled with in trying to decide what to do about Jeff … Continued
October 31, 2017

Zeigler opposes bills ending special elections for US Senate, Alabama Legislature

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Sunday, state Auditor Jim Zeigler announced his opposition to bills that would end special elections when there is a vacancy in the U.S. Senate and the Legislature. Currently, Alabama is holding a special election for the U.S. Senate seat formerly held by Jeff Sessions.  Republican Roy Moore is running … Continued
October 31, 2017

State Sen. Bill Hightower endorses Roy Moore

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter Monday, the Judge Roy Moore for U.S. Senate campaign announced that Alabama State Sen. Bill Hightower, R-Mobile, has endorsed Moore for the United States Senate. “Judge Roy Moore is a principled man who stands up for religious liberty and defends the Constitution,” Hightower said. “It is a privilege to … Continued
October 31, 2017

Jerry Falwell Jr. endorses Judge Roy Moore

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, Jerry Falwell Jr. announced that he has endorsed Roy Moore in Alabama’s U.S. Senate race. Falwell said that  Moore is a “proven leader” who will support President Trump’s conservative agenda. Jerry Falwell Jr. is the president of Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia, and the son of Jerry Falwell … Continued
October 30, 2017

State Sen. Gerald Dial endorses Roy Moore

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, Alabama state Sen. Gerald Dial, R-Lineville, endorsed Roy Moore for the U.S. Senate seat formerly held by Jeff Sessions. “I have known Roy Moore for many years and I am proud to endorse his candidacy for the U.S. Senate,” Dial said in a statement. “He is a man … Continued
October 27, 2017

Bernie Sanders, Randall Woodfin may aid Doug Jones in Senate campaign

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, October 17, The New York Times reported that “national leaders, including Senators Chuck Schumer and Bernie Sanders, have appealed to Mr. Woodfin to deploy his field organization to help Mr. Jones in the Special Election for the Senate.” Randall Woodfin is the 36-year-old mayor-elect of Birmingham. Woodfin told … Continued
October 26, 2017

Sen. John Cornyn endorses Roy Moore for Senate

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, announced that he is endorsing Republican candidate Roy Moore in Alabama’s special election for the U.S. Senate seat previously held by Jeff Sessions. “Alabamians will soon elect a new U.S. Senator and I hope they will vote for the candidate who will follow in … Continued
October 26, 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
October 25, 2017

Jones ad to highlight prosecution of 16th Street Baptist Church bombers

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, October 23, 2017 the Doug Jones for Senate Campaign announced that it is releasing two new advertisements highlighting Jones’ work prosecuting the Klansmen responsible for the bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church in 1963 killing four little girls in Birmingham. As a U.S. attorney, during the Bill … Continued
October 24, 2017