Skip to content

Spencer Bachus

News

In New Book Warren Attacks Bachus

By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter In her newly released New York Times best-selling book A Fighting Chance, US Senator Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, takes no pains in spelling out how GOP leadership and rank and file members of Congress fought against the creation of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, an agency now tasked with protecting … Continued
/
May 16, 2014

Gary Palmer Speaks to Republican Women of Trussville

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Recently, Gary Palmer and the other Sixth District Congressional Candidates addressed the Republican Women of Trussville at their dinner meeting at the Greyson Valley Country Club in Jefferson County. Palmer said, “I am the guy who doesn’t smile a lot.” Palmer said, “Unlike some of the other candidates, I … Continued
/
May 14, 2014

Beason Campaigns For Trussville Republican Women’s Votes

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter s forum at the Greyson Valley Country Club in the Greater Trussville area.  The Alabama Political Reporter was in attendance to cover the event. Senator Beason told those in attendance, “I am running for Congress.  I am from Gardendale.  My wife is Lori.  She would not go out with … Continued
/
May 11, 2014

Dr. Mathis Addresses Republican Women of Trussville

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, May 1, Dr. Chad Mathis (R), who is running for the Sixth District Congressional seat, spoke at the monthly meeting of the influential Republican Women of Trussville, who were meeting at the Grayson Valley Country Club in the Trussville/Clay area. Dr. Chad Mathis said that he is … Continued
/
May 8, 2014

Mathis Unveils Tax Reform and Fiscal Accountability Package

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, April 21st, Dr. Chad Mathis unveiled his newest reform plan. This time it was his comprehensive “Agenda for Fiscal Responsibility and Tax Reform.”  Dr. Mathis says that this proposal lays the groundwork for a fiscally leaner, more accountable Congress, and puts in place a two-step process by which we … Continued
/
April 24, 2014

Quin Hillyer Endorses Gary Palmer

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday National Review  columnist and recent Republican First District Congressional candidate Quin Hillyer endorsed Gary Palmer (R) in Alabama’s Sixth Congressional District race. Hillyer wrote, “Most national conservatives are missing the single most important U.S. House race in the country. From Alabama’s sixth district, near Birmingham, veteran think-tank … Continued
/
April 17, 2014

Former AL Representative Announces Candidacy in SD17

By Brandon Moseley
 Alabama Political Reporter Former State Representative Jim Murphree announced on Thursday, March 27 that he is running for Alabama Senate District 17.  Jim was a member of the Alabama House of Representatives from 1994-1998 as a Democrat.  Murphree has since changed political parties. Murphree said, “I am running because I want to help and … Continued
/
March 28, 2014

Republican Winter Dinner

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Republican Party announced on Friday that U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions (R) from Alabama will be the featured speaker at the Republican Party’s annual Winter Dinner. Sen. Sessions will update the gathered Republicans on what is happening in Washington and the Alabama GOP will honor U.S. Representatives Spencer Bachus … Continued
/
February 17, 2014

Beason Will Not Seek State Senate Reelection

Staff Report State Senator Scott Beason, widely considered one of Alabama’s leading and most conservative legislators, announced Friday that he would not be seeking a third term in the Alabama Senate. “I have always been humbled by the faith the people of the 17th District placed in me. Very few people thought we could win … Continued
January 31, 2014