ALGOP News & Articles

Trump Derangement Syndrome Is Strongest in Alabama

by Clete Wetli on October 14, 2019 in Alabama Opinion Editorials

Alabama Republicans will never question Trump’s self-described “great and unmatched wisdom” that seemingly only rivals his expertise on literally every subject, or his profound display of Christian values including profanity-laced speeches and petty, obsessive political vendettas.

Keep It Up, GOP. You’re Doing Great!

by Jeremy Jeffcoat on October 8, 2019 in Alabama Opinion Editorials

In the fall of 2016, I was having a discussion with a Republican friend who was a fan of nominee Donald Trump. We discussed the pros and cons of a Trump/Clinton administration and how they may affect the nation both positively and negatively. Unlike many […]

In Alabama, The Poor Keep Getting Poorer

by Clete Wetli on October 7, 2019 in Alabama Opinion Editorials

Yeah, it’s been some great economic news lately for some, but more Alabamians seem to be working harder than ever, with less to show for it.

ALGOP Officially Sells Its Soul To Trump

by Clete Wetli on September 30, 2019 in Alabama Opinion Editorials

Sadly, the Alabama Republican Party thinks that the president extorting Ukraine for his own personal gain, and engaging in an unprecedented cover-up, is a crisis that can be twisted into a massive fundraising effort.

Doug Jones Wants To ‘Fix the Party’

by David Preston on September 30, 2019 in Alabama Election News

The Doug Jones for Senate Campaign has launched a new site that aims to provide state Democrats, especially Democrats on the State Democratic Executive Committee, with all of the relevant information pertaining to the rules and bylaws dispute between the Democratic National Committee and the […]

Nancy Worley’s Last Stand

by Clete Wetli on September 23, 2019 in Alabama Opinion Editorials

The reality is that hundreds of thousands of Alabamians still lack access to affordable healthcare. The reality is that the state has slashed unemployment benefits and continues to neglect people who genuinely need help. The reality is that Alabama needs prison and education reform. In fact, Alabama has real problems and it needs real solutions.

Roy Moore: Ilhan Omar Should Go Back “From Whence She Came”

by Brent Wilson on August 28, 2019 in Alabama Election News

Former Judge and Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore on Wednesday said Rep. Ilhan Omar should go back to Somalia after the Minnesota Democrat called him a child molester while criticizing the Alabama GOP for seeking her expulsion from Congress. “I fully support the resolution of […]

Ilhan Omar Fires Back At ALGOP: You Supported An Accused Child Molester

by Brent Wilson on August 28, 2019 in Alabama News

The ALGOP recently voted to support a resolution that asked Alabama’s elected Congressional delegation to “proceed with the expulsion process” for Ilhan Omar. The move comes after Omar has come under fire for comments made about Israel and America’s support for Israel over time. “Rep. […]

An Open Letter To AL Dem Chair Nancy Worley

by Clete Wetli on July 22, 2019 in Alabama Opinion Editorials

It’s time for you to step down. It’s time for you to let someone else lead the party. Under your tenure, no one knows the party message, candidates aren’t supported or recruited, and you’ve left nothing but a trail of embarrassing media gaffes.

Alabama College Free Speech Law Opens Door for Extremism and Hate

by Clete Wetli on June 17, 2019 in Alabama Opinion Editorials

This was just more absurdist political theater from the Republicans, but it also clearly shows that they have a real problem finding the courage to denounce prejudice and bigotry.