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Gerritson Expected to Challenge Roby

  By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, October 1, Wetumpka Tea Party co-founder and President Becky Gerritson is expected to announce that she will challenge incumbent Congresswoman Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) in the coming GOP Primary on March 1. Gerritson will make her announcement at 9:30 am in Gold Star Park, in downtown Wetumpka. … Continued
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September 30, 2015

Huntsville Scientist Skeptical of Global Warming Claims

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, April 16, the Rainy Day Patriots gathered at Hoover Tactical Firearms to hear from renowned scientist Dr. Roy Spencer with the University of Alabama at Huntsville (UAH) about his research into climate theory. The UAH professor said that he has been fighting the global warming wars for … Continued
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April 20, 2015

Conservatives Displeased With Passage Of CRomnibus

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Conservative groups across the State of Alabama have voiced disappointment with the recent passage of the Continuing Resolution, which funded the federal government until the end of the fiscal year, September 30. Alabama US Representatives, Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose), Martha Roby (R-Montgomery), Terri Sewell (D-Selma), Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) and Spencer … Continued
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December 17, 2014

Rainy Day Patriots Meet to Discuss Strategy and Share Ideas

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, August 21, the Jefferson and Shelby County based Rainy Day Patriots gathered at Hoover Tactical Firearms to discuss their plans going forward. Alabama Legislative Watchdogs Chairwoman Ann Eubank said that their conservative candidates did not fare so well in the June Republican Primaries.  Eubank listed Corey Harbison’s … Continued
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August 26, 2014

Cochran Certified as Winner of Mississippi Primary

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Longtime U.S. Senator from Mississippi Thad Cochran (R) was certified on Monday, July 7, by the Mississippi Republican Party. After reviewing all the provisional ballots Cochran increased his lead over Tea Party favorite, state Senator Chris McDaniel from 6,800 votes to 7,667. Senator Cochran himself jubilantly returned to the U.S. … Continued
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July 9, 2014

Tea Party Groups Concerned Over Border Crisis

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, June 23, Tea Party Organizations across Alabama sent a letter to Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) and the nine members of Alabama’s Congressional Delegation, expressing their concerns over what is becoming a crisis situation on America’s southern border with Mexico. The Tea Party Groups wrote, “As always, … Continued
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July 1, 2014

Common Core Likely to Survive Session

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tea Party groups and conservative grass roots activists have fought for years against the controversial Alabama College and Career Ready Standards which are part of the unpopular Common Core Curriculum being promoted by President Obama’s (D) administration. The Indiana state legislature has just voted to overturn and replace their … Continued
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March 18, 2014

Public Hearing on Common Core Opt Out Bill

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter A public hearing was held Tuesday, March 11, on a bill allowing Alabama’s local school boards to decide whether or not they want to implement the highly controversial new Alabama College and Career Ready Standards, which were based on the unpopular Common Core Standards which are being pushed on … Continued
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March 12, 2014

Jonathan Barbee Qualifies to Run for PSC

Staff Report Family gathers as Jonathan Barbee qualifies to run on the GOP ticket for Alabama Public Service Commissioner. From Left to right: Ginger Barbee, Sarah McCord, Jonathan Barbee, Joanne Sellers, Ron Barbee, Deborah Anne Barbee, and Markesha Woody. Birmingham, AL (February 6th, 2014) – Jonathan Barbee officially qualified to become Alabama’s next Public Service … Continued
February 7, 2014