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Editorial Analysis: Which Outcast is Worse?

By Grant Hallmark Alabama Political Reporter Political insiders within the Alabama Republican Party expressed dismay about State Sen. Scott Beason’s candidacy announcement. “We are staying as far away from this as possible,” one politico said. By this one quote, we can predict what Beason’s primary hurdle will be during the campaign: a complete lack of … Continued
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January 17, 2012

Congressman Spencer Bachus: My reputation important to me and you

Staff Report As your congressman, I view my character and reputation as not only my business, but yours. A book titled “Throw Them All Out” by Peter Schweizer is premised on the allegation that while Americans were losing their life savings in the financial crisis of 2008, members of Congress were getting rich by trading … Continued
January 9, 2012

Sumiton Businessman Stan Cooke Announces His Candidacy for Congress

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter In the 2010 election, Stan Cooke ran an insurgent Republican primary campaign against 6th Congressional incumbent Congressman Spencer Bachus. Cooke said that Bachus outspent him by over a million dollars. Despite being incredibly outspent, Cooke was buoyed by local Tea Party support and Cook says that in the recount … Continued
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December 18, 2011