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Strange will vote to repeal Obamacare without replacement

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter While the US House of Representatives was able to pass their bill to repeal and replace the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (better known as Obamacare), the Senate rejected that bill and insisted on writing its own bill, the Better Care Reconciliation Act.  By Monday night … Continued
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July 19, 2017

Is the failure of GOP Healthcare Bill a victory for Democrats?

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter July 18, 2017, Senator Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky) admitted that he did not have the votes to pass the Senate’s replacement for the controversial Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act 0f 2010 (better known as Obamacare). Now that the Better Care Reconciliation Act has apparently failed, the Senate is expected to … Continued
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July 19, 2017

Brian McGee drops out, endorses Doug Jones

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, July 17, 2017, US Senate candidate Brian McGee (D) dropped his bid for US Senate and endorsed former US Attorney Doug Jones (D) for the position in the August 15, Special Democratic Primary. Doug Jones said that he was proud to accept the endorsement of McGee in a joint … Continued
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July 18, 2017

Dom Gentile drops out, endorses Mo Brooks

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, July 17, 2017, US Senate candidate Dominic “Dom” Gentile (R) announced that he is withdrawing from the US Senate race and is endorsing Congressman Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) in the August 15, Special Republican Party Primary. Dominic Gentile said, “Imagine a strange new world, one in which your politicians: … Continued
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July 18, 2017

2,787 donors fund Roy Moore campaign

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, July 14, 2017, the Roy Moore for US Senate campaign ​announced their fundraising numbers for the second quarter. During the second quarter, the Moore campaign raised $305,612.60 from 2,787 donors. The vast majority of these donations came from small dollar donors, with 91 percent of donations received being … Continued
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July 17, 2017

Brinson endorsed by Veterans

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, July 13, 2017, Republican US Senate candidate Dr. Randy Brinson has received the endorsement by the Put Vets First! Political Action Committee. Put Vets First! PAC cited Dr. Brinson’s commitment to reforming the Veterans Administration to ensure that veterans receive high-quality care they need and deserve.  Also cited … Continued
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July 17, 2017

Healthcare vote delayed

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, July 14, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky) delayed the Senate’s impending vote on repealing and replacing Obamacare (the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010).  There remains enormous division of opinion on what to do with the troubled Affordable Care Act.  The US Senate candidates in … Continued
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July 17, 2017

Roy Moore introduces new book

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, July 13, 2017, former Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore (R) was at Alabama Republican Party Headquarters to announce the release of his new book, “Abuse of Power: The Supreme Court’s Gay Marriage Decision.” The former Chief Justice said that, “In November 2016, when Donald Trump was … Continued
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July 14, 2017

Interview with Bryan Peeples

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, July 12, 2017, The Alabama Political Reporter (APR) sat down for a long discussion with Republican US Senate Candidate Bryan Peeples about the issues likely to face the US Senate. Peeples said, “I am a Rand Paul Republican. I think differently than some of the other candidates.  I … Continued
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July 14, 2017

Brinson to announce new jobs for Florence-area workers

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, June 13, 2017, US Senate Candidate Dr. Randy Brinson (R) will be hold a press conference to announce jobs and local economic development in the northwest Alabama area. Brinson, will be speaking about the success of his recent African trade mission and the significant benefits it will bring … Continued
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July 13, 2017