Birmingham, AL – At their summer meeting in Boston, the RNC passed a resolution calling for CNN and NBC to cancel the airing of a miniseries promoting former Secretary Hillary Clinton. The RNC believed that airing the footage would show political favoritism and would destroy the credibility of CNN and NBC as unbiased news networks.
Press Releases
U.S. Representative Spencer Bachus Will Not Seek Reelection
Birmingham, AL – U.S. Representative Spencer Bachus (AL06) has announced that he will not seek reelection in 2014. Representative Bachus has served the sixth district of Alabama for eleven terms. The sixth district includes parts of Bibb, Blount, Chilton, Coosa, Jefferson and Shelby counties. ALGOP Chairman issued the following statement: “Spencer Bachus served Alabama and the Sixth Congressional
U.S. Senator Rick Santorum Speaks at Republican Rally in Northwest Alabama
U.S. Senator Rick Santorum Speaks at Republican Rally in Northwest Alabama Tuscumbia, AL – The Alabama Republican Party joined forces with Colbert, Franklin, Lauderdale and Lawrence counties to host former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum for a political rally at the Tuscumbia Roadhouse.Senator Santorum, who won Alabama’s Republican
ALGOP Chairman Armistead Congratulates Republican Candidates for CD1
Birmingham, AL – ALGOP Chairman Bill Armistead extended congratulations to Bradley Byrne and Dean Young Tuesday evening as election results for the First Congressional District special election indicated that they will face each other in a runoff election scheduled for Tuesday, November 5, 2013. The seat became vacant following the resignation of Rep. Jo Bonner
Governor Bentley Names Jim Bennett to Fill Remainder of Secretary of State Term
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
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