Birmingham, AL -Governor Robert Bentley today named former Secretary of State Jim Bennett to fill the remainder of Secretary Beth Chapman’s term. Chapman announced last week that she would resign on August 1. Bennett will servethe remaining 17 months of her term. ALGOP Chairman Bill Armistead said, “Governor Bentley made an outstanding choice by naming
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Statement by ALGOP Chairman on Resignation of Beth Chapman
Birmingham, AL – “Secretary of State Beth Chapman has made her mark since taking over as Secretary of State following the 2006 election. Under the watch of Secretary Chapman, the office has implemented several changes to make elections in Alabama more efficient and transparent.” “Among Secretary Chapman’s initiatives have been to ensure that the votes of
SCOTUS Issues Disturbing Ruling on DOMA
Birmingham, AL – Today, the Supreme Court issued a ruling striking down the Defense of Marriage Act. This ruling does not immediately affect Alabama, but it does mean that our taxpayers will now be on the hook for extending federal benefits to homosexual couples in the 12 states that allow gay marriage. Alabama Republican Party Chairman
ALGOP Comments on SCOTUS Striking Down Pre-Clearance Formula
Birmingham, AL – In a historic 5-4 decision today, the Supreme Court overturned Section 4 of the Voting Rights Act, challenged in federal court by Alabama’s Shelby County. Chief Justice John Roberts, writing the majority opinion on the case, wrote, “Section 4’s formula is unconstitutional in light of current conditions.” Section 4 of the Voting
ALGOP Chairman Says Farrakhan Perfect Match for Alabama Democrats
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