The Stupidity Behind Republican “Small Government”
Clete Wetli | February 26, 2020
The stupidity of the “small government” talking point is that it improperly correlates size with effectiveness.
Liz Cheney Endorses Bradley Byrne For Senate
Brent Wilson | February 26, 2020
Liz Cheney, the Republican Rep. from Wyoming, House Republican Conference Chair, and daughter of former Vice-President Dick Cheney, has announced she is endorsing Bradley Byrne in the Alabama Republican primary for U.S. Senate. Cheney wrote on Twitter, “I am proud to be supporting @BradleyByrne in...
AL House Votes To Raise Marriage Age To 18
Brent Wilson | February 26, 2020
The Alabama House of Representatives voted Tuesday to raise the legal age a person in the state can get married without parental consent from 16 to 18 years old. The bill, HB48, is sponsored by Laura Hall (D-Huntsville). The bill originally only raised the age...
Why I Am Supporting Pete Buttigieg In Alabama
Rose Crocker | February 25, 2020
I first came across a video of Pete Buttigieg in March 2019 and was instantly intrigued by his thoughtful responses and calm demeanor. Too often, politicians dance around an uncomfortable question in an attempt to distract from the subject. But as I continued watching interviews,...
Rep. Barry Moore Makes His Closing Argument: “I’ve Done It.”
Dakota Layton | February 25, 2020
Rep. Barry Moore, a former Trump delegate and a conservative GOP candidate for AL-02 is making his closing pitch to voters in a new ad titled, “I’ve Done It”. Moore draws a particular focus on the fact that each of his opponents says they will...
AL Sheriffs Release Statement On Changes To Concealed Carry Permits
Brent Wilson | February 24, 2020
Press Release In the past 13 months, Alabamians have encountered a terrible onslaught of violent conduct towards law enforcement officers. We have suffered a record seven deaths of law enforcement officers in Alabama alone as a result of handgun violence. Recognizing this disturbing trend, the...
Geraldine Asst. Police Chief On Paid Leave; Hearing Tuesday
Brent Wilson | February 24, 2020
Geraldine Assistant Police Chief Jeff Buckles is on paid leave for his Facebook posts that wished death on Nancy Pelosi and liberals. Mayor Chuck Ables placed Buckles on paid leave while he is being investigated for “terroristic” threats against Pelosi and for other comments that...
Trump: Anniston Won’t Host Coronavirus Patients
Brent Wilson | February 23, 2020
Fears that Coronavirus patients from a Diamond Princess cruise ship would be quarantined in Anniston, AL have caused a stir in the small city east of Birmingham. According to a recent tweet from Richard Shelby, concerns from Anniston citizens and elected officials can be put...
Mo Brooks Introduces “Lawful Interstate Transportation of Firearms Act”
Dakota Layton | February 23, 2020
On Friday, Congressman Mo Brooks (AL-05) introduced the Lawful Interstate Transportation of Firearms Act along with 13 cosponsors. The 13 cosponsors are Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36), Congressman Steve Watkins (KS-02), Congressman Steve King (IA-04), Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01), Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-01), Congressman Greg Gianforte...
Arnold Mooney Racks Up Endorsements From 10 State Legislators
Dakota Layton | February 23, 2020
Businessman Arnold Mooney is arguably an overlooked conservative choice for Alabama GOP voters according to the latest polling data, but that hasn’t stopped him from receiving endorsements from 10 Alabama state legislators and some prominent national conservative figures. Mooney received endorsements from the following legislators:...