Birmingham, AL – Alabama Republican Party Chairman Bill Armistead has called Louis Farrakhan, Head of the Nation of Islam, a perfect match for the Alabama Democratic Party. Armistead made the statement upon hearing that Farrakhan will be joining leaders of the Alabama Democratic Party (ALDEM) as they caravan across Alabama next week. ALDEM has been
Democrat District Attorney and Circuit Judge Switch to Republican Party
Democrat District Attorney and Circuit Judge Switch to Republican Party Birmingham, AL – Bill Armistead, Chairman of the Alabama Republican Party, announced today that two elected Democrats in DeKalb and Cherokee County are leaving the Democrat Party for the Republican Party. Both District Attorney Mike O’Dell and Circuit Judge Jeremy Taylor representing DeKalb and
Gov. Scott Walker (WI) – ALGOP Summer Dinner Keynote Speaker
I am excited to announce today that Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker will be the special guest speaker at our 2013 Summer Dinner on August 23rd at the Renaissance Hotel in Montgomery. Governor Walker has gotten the attention of the nation as a result of the conservative policies that he has instituted in the normally liberal
ALGOP Chairman Comments on Resignation of Democrat Party Chairman
Birmingham, AL – Below is a statement by Alabama Republican Party Chairman Bill Armistead regarding the resignation of Mark Kennedy as Chairman of the Alabama Democratic Party: “It appears that Alabama Democrat Conference Chairman Joe Reed has completed his “takeover” of the Alabama Democratic Party as former Supreme Court Justice Mark Kennedy exits as their embittered Chairman.
Bill to Repeal Common Core Passes Senate Committee
Montgomery, AL – The Senate Education Policy Committee approved a bill that would repeal and defund the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) which was adopted by the State Board of Education two years ago. This bill was presented by Senator Scott Beason (R-Gardendale) and was met with heavy opposition from Democrats on the committee. A resolution
US Senate Votes to Strike Down Another Gun-Control Bill
Birmingham, AL – This afternoon, the United States Senate debated and voted on a gun control bill. After much debate the Senate voted 54 to 46 on the bill which was not enough for the bill to pass to the House for review. The main components of this bill were new laws requiring background checks at gun
ALGOP – RNC Votes to Oppose Common Core, Inappropriate Overreach
Los Angeles, CA – Today, the Republican National Committee meeting in Los Angeles voted to oppose the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), stating that they “…do not believe in a one size fits all approach to education and support providing broad education choices to parents and children at the State and local level.” The resolution adopted
ALGOP – Governor Bentley Signs Women’s Health and Safety Act
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, April 9, 2013 ALGOP Press Office (205) 212-5900 Montgomery, AL – Alabama Governor Robert Bentley signed HB57 today, also known as the “Women’s Health and Safety Act.” This bill will further protect women seeking an abortion by requiring that the state’s few remaining abortion clinics bring their facilities up to hospital code.
JUDGE JIM PERDUE ANNOUNCES SWITCH TO THE REPUBLICAN PARTY
Montgomery, AL – Crenshaw County Probate Judge, Jim Perdue, announced today that he is joining the Republican Party. ALGOP Chairman Armistead responds to the party change: “We welcome Judge Perdue’s decision to join the Republican Party as it just reinforces the fact that today’s Democrats are not the same as your grandfather’s Democrat Party. As I
Alabama Senate Passes SB286 to Protect Gun Rights, Now House Must Vote
Montgomery, AL – The Alabama Senate passed SB286 today which will now go to the House of Representatives. This bill, sponsored by Senator Scott Beason (R-Gardendale), proposes to allow firearms to be carried in a vehicle with a free lifetime permit so long as the carrier does not present a threat. This bill also proposes