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Shelby strongly supports Kavanaugh after meeting

U.S. Senator Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, expressed his strong support for President Donald J. Trump’s (R) nominee to the U.S. Supreme Court, Judge Brett Kavanaugh, following their meeting. “After speaking with Judge Brett Kavanaugh, I am confident that he is principled, intelligent, and a steadfast supporter of the rule of law,” said Senator Shelby. “He is … Continued
August 2, 2018

Maddox calls for debate; Ivey team changes the subject

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox on Tuesday proposed four debates between him and Republican Governor Kay Ivey. “In a few months, Alabamians will again make one of the most important decisions in their lives, by deciding who will be our next governor,” wrote Maddox. “As you know, Alabama is facing many challenges. We … Continued
July 25, 2018

Merrill writes letter supporting the nomination of Judge Kavanaugh

Wednesday, Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill (R) wrote a letter adding his support for the confirmation of Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court. Kavanaugh was nominated by President Donald J. Trump (R) to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Justice Anthony Kennedy. “President Trump’s nomination of Judge Brett M. … Continued
July 25, 2018

Primary runoff elections are Tuesday

The major party primary runoff elections are being held tomorrow, July 17. There are a number of high profile offices including lieutenant governor, attorney general, supreme court justice place one, and commissioner of agriculture and industries on the ballot in the Republican primary runoff. There are no statewide races on the ballot in the Democratic … Continued
July 16, 2018

Trump appoints Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court

Tuesday, July 9 President Donald J. Trump (R) appointed Judge Brett Kavanaugh to fill a vacancy on the U.S. Supreme Court. Kavanaugh sits on the DC Circuit Court. That is the main federal appeals court and has often been a stepping stone to the Supreme Court as it hears some of the most prominent cases, … Continued
July 10, 2018

Ivey, many Alabama leaders praise choice of Brett Kavanaugh for the Supreme Court

On Monday, Governor Kay Ivey and other Alabama leaders released statements regarding President Donald Trump’s nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the United States Supreme Court. “I applaud President Trump for his nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court,:” Gov. Ivey said. “Judge Kavanaugh clearly understands the proper role of a judge is … Continued
July 10, 2018

Poll shows Parker leading Vance by sizable margin

A new poll shows Tom Parker and Kay Ivey well ahead of their Democratic opponents four months ahead of the November 5 general election. According to a new poll by Atlantic Media & Research Republican Chief Justice nominee Tom Parker holds a 16 point lead (40 to 24) over Democratic nominee Robert Vance Jr. Parker’s … Continued
July 6, 2018

Could Jones be a decisive vote on Trump’s Supreme Court nominee?

Republicans and Democrats in the U.S. Senate are gearing up for what could be a massive confirmation fight over President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominee, and Alabama’s junior senator, Doug Jones, in his first year of a short two-year term, will likely find himself right in the middle of it all. Trump is expected to … Continued
June 28, 2018

State leaders react to Justice Kennedy’s retirement

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy announced on Wednesday that he is going to retire from the nation’s highest court. The move gives President Donald J. Trump (R) the opportunity to move the Supreme Court in a more conservative direction. Generally, it is considered that there are four strict constructionists and there are four liberal … Continued
June 28, 2018