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Hubbard’s “real republican” incumbents include Obama donor and party switchers

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—At a meeting in Birmingham last week, Representative Mike Hubabrd (R-Auburn) rallied the Young Republicans to protect the GOP supermajorities against fake Republicans trying to take back the power in Montgomery. “I’m telling you the race will be determined in the primary,”  Hubbard said. Hubbard called out groups like … Continued
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June 24, 2013
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Beware infiltrators warns Hubbard

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—  Alabama Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard warned young republicans gathered in Birmingham last week that infiltrators will be entering “our primary.” These outsiders will challenge incumbent republicans. “from the right and from the left,” cautioned Diamond Mike. Hubbard raised the specter of “The Others,” coming to displace … Continued
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June 24, 2013

Legislative Election Watch

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Only two weeks into the official 2014 primary season, many candidates have already filed with the new online reporting system through the Fair Campaign Practices Act.  Many of those who have filed are incumbents, with a one newcomer entering the game. Seven of the 35 incumbent senators have filed … Continued
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June 24, 2013

Jimmy Parnell Elected As President of Alabama Farmer’s Federation

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter After 14 years of service leading Alabama’s largest agricultural group, the Alabama Farmer’s Federation, Jerry Newby has retired as the group’s President. Fifth generation Chilton County farmer Jimmy Parnell was elected on Monday to be his replacement. Jimmy Parnell (48) from Stanton said in a statement released by the Farmer’s … Continued
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December 4, 2012

Storming the Statehouse: The Game of Quid Pro Quo

  By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter Quid pro quo, Latin for “this for that,” is better understood as I give you something and you give me something. This “something for something” appears to be a key strategy used by the man who led the GOP takeover of the Alabama Statehouse in 2010. By following the … Continued
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November 25, 2012

Alabama Leaders Comment on Observance of Veterans Day

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Several of Alabama’s elected leaders noted that Veterans Day is being observed on Sunday, November 11th There will be a national holiday as well as many festivities on Monday November 12th in many places. Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D) from Selma said, “On this Veterans Day, we pause to … Continued
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November 12, 2012

Alabama Leaders Comment on Observance of Veterans Day

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Several of Alabama’s elected leaders noted that Veterans Day is being observed on Sunday, November 11th There will be a national holiday as well as many festivities on Monday November 12th in many places. Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D) from Selma said, “On this Veterans Day, we pause to … Continued
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November 12, 2012

Whatley’s Bill Not Good for Auburn

Dear Editor, During the special legislative session I vacillated between publicly calling to task my own state senator, or remaining silent while Sen. Tom Whatley attempted to place an onerous amendment on November’s ballot.  If approved, the amendment had a provision detrimental to Auburn University.  Thankfully, the clock ran out and the bill never got … Continued
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May 29, 2012

Senate Advances Whatley’s Nursing Scholarship Bill

By Staff Report Alabama Political Reporter From the Office of Senator Tom Whatley  Montgomery, AL – Showing his continued support of higher education and medical professionals, Senator Tom Whatley passed senate bill 44 that would increase the value of scholarships awarded by the Alabama Board of Nursing from $3800 annually to $10,000 for professional teaching … Continued
February 16, 2012