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Trump’s visit appears not to have shifted landscape in Senate race

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter Less than 24 hours before polls open in the U.S. Senate special primary runoff, former Chief Justice Roy Moore appears to be maintaining a sizable lead over incumbent Sen. Luther Strange, according to new polls released over the weekend and Monday. The most recent poll, conducted by Cygnal research between … Continued

Chip Brownlee

September 25, 2017

Opinion

Down the homestretch in US Senate race

INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE by Steve Flowers As the horse race for our open US Senate seat heads down the stretch, let’s look at the lay of the land. All indications are that Roy Moore and Luther Strange are headed for a one-two finish on August 15 and ultimately a runoff on September 26. The winner … Continued

Steve Flowers

July 19, 2017

Opinion

Alabama voters need the pain

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter The next US Senator from Alabama is probably going to be either Luther Strange, the current (appointed) seat holder, Roy Moore, or Rep. Mo Brooks. I wish that were not the case. But I’ve seen the polling numbers. This is the reality. Voters in this State will go to … Continued

Josh Moon

July 18, 2017

Christian Coalition leader to run for Senate

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter The head of Alabama’s Christian Coalition wants to be a US Senator. Randy Brinson, who’s worked for years as one of the State’s most vocal Christian conservative advocates, announced Monday that he plans to challenge Luther Strange for Jeff Sessions’ seat. “As president of the Christian Coalition of Alabama, … Continued

Josh Moon

April 25, 2017

Opinion

Alabama’s political candidates and their capacity to care for orphans

By Sam McLure Alabama Political Reporter “Oh I say the measure of a man Is not how tall you stand.” 4 Him, The Measure of a Man, 1995 Alabama has exciting days ahead of it. Our next US Senator will likely be decided August 15, 2017. Almost every other statewide elected official and every member … Continued

Samuel McLure

April 25, 2017

Senator Strange appoints former Chief Deputy as Chief of Staff

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Many questions surround the appointment of Luther Strange as US Senator, but Strange hiring Kevin Turner as his Chief of Staff is an unseen turn of events. Turner served as Strange’s Chief Deputy until allegations of dubious actions in the criminal investigation of former Speaker Mike Hubbard surfaced. During … Continued

Bill Britt

February 13, 2017

Opinion

Clinton’s Email “Scandal” Won’t Affect The Election

By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter I don’t know how many times since Friday somebody has asked me, or emailed me on my private server at home, or texted me, or called me to ask whether I still believed Democrat Hillary Clinton will be the next president. That’s because the FBI’s James Comey last Friday … Continued

Joey Kennedy

November 2, 2016