7 Things: Media and their Democrats need ALGOP to bail them out; political violence still downplayed in Montgomery bombing; and more …
7. Death of unconvicted murderer OJ Simpson Made to remember This is one of the most absurd cases in public and in court where a blatant, false charge of racism has been used to defend someone. Hospitalized He did it, jury. Hospitalized They knew he did it and CNN was on the air. person I […]
ALGOP chair ‘surprised’ Laken Riley Act hasn’t been taken up
Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wall said he was “surprised” the Laken Riley Act would not be voted on by the state Legislature before the end of the session. The bill, originally introduced by state Rep. Ernie Yarbrough (R-Trinity), would allow local law enforcement agencies to partner with federal immigration authorities to enforce federal immigration […]
Alabamians are ‘looking for a bold conservative’ â ALGOP Chairman Wahl says of major Trump win
Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wall said former President Donald Trump's landslide victory in the state on Super Tuesday was a sign that Alabamians overwhelmingly supported his America First message. I believe. Trump won 83.2% of the vote in the Alabama Republican primary, the highest percentage of any state on Super Tuesday. Former United Nations […]
ALGOP expects passage of school voucher program with no cap
The Alabama Senate is considering a bill Wednesday that would create a system to give tax credits to students who attend participating private schools. Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wall on Monday predicted the bill would pass the Senate this week and urged lawmakers not to put a dollar cap on the program, as several […]
ALGOP pushing for bill to allow jailing of librarians
Alabama's anti-obscenity enforcement law has long provided exemptions for libraries and their agents pursuing “legitimate educational purposes.” The Alabama Republican Party voted Saturday to encourage the Legislature to repeal a provision in its code that allows librarians to face criminal charges for alleged code violations. APR contacted ALGOP Chairman John Wall for comment, but did […]
7 Things: ALGOP supermajority lay out priorities; Alabama should send more National Guard to border; and more …
7. a knock The call created a dangerous situation at the Pell City Walmart, where 911 operators were told there were three gunmen inside the store and dozens of officers arrived on the scene prepared to take them out. Pell City Police Chief Clay Morris pinpointed how dangerous this was, saying, “The overwhelming reaction was […]
ALGOP agenda prioritizes school choice, fighting “woke agenda”
The Alabama Republican Party on Thursday released a list of legislative priorities ahead of the 2024 legislative session. Priorities include enacting legislation to provide “universal school choice,” a major focus ahead of the session, and “challenging the agenda of woke socialism.” “It is critical that Alabama passes legislation that helps families struggling with the cost […]
Kellyanne Conway to headline ALGOP Winter Dinner
In an interesting announcement, the Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) revealed that Kellyanne Conway, a prominent figure in conservative politics, will be the keynote speaker at its annual winter dinner. The highly anticipated event is scheduled to take place on the evening of February 9, 2024 at the Birmingham Ballroom, located inside the elegant Birmingham Sheraton […]
John Blanchard seeks ALGOP national committeeman seat
Lindy Blanchard's husband John Blanchard, a former U.S. ambassador and Alabama gubernatorial candidate appointed by President Trump, has announced news regarding his political future. John Blanchard said in a message to Republicans in the state last week that he intends to seek the post of national committeeman of the Alabama Republican Party. “As Lindy and […]
Joe Blanchard seeks ALGOP national committeeman seat
Lindy Blanchard's husband Joe Blanchard, a former U.S. ambassador and Alabama gubernatorial candidate appointed by President Trump, has announced news regarding his political future. Joe Blanchard said in a message to Republicans in the state last week that he intends to seek the post of national committeeman of the Alabama Republican Party. “As Lindy and […]