“The Alabama Republican Party extends our deepest condolences to the family and friends of President George H.W. Bush. Our nation not only mourns a great president, but a great man. As a dedicated husband, father and grandfather, he spent a lifetime proudly caring for and supporting those he loved the most.” “A WWII veteran, member
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ALGOP Chairman Lathan’s Statement on the 2018 Alabama Republican Primary Election
Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan made the following statement regarding the 2018 Alabama Republican Primary Election: “As Chairman of the Alabama Republican Party, I want to personally encourage all Alabamians to vote in the ALGOP Primary Election tomorrow, Tuesday, June 5th. We have a solid group of candidates who stand on the foundation of
ALGOP Statement on Gina Haspel’s Confirmation as the First Female CIA Director
Thursday afternoon, the U.S. Senate voted to confirm Gina Haspel as the CIA’s first female director. Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan made the following statement regarding the confirmation: “Congratulations to Gina Haspel on being confirmed as the first female director of the Central Intelligence Agency. A well-respected 30-year veteran of the CIA and the
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
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