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October 17, 2023

Alabama Politics

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Oprah Winfrey suggested a White House run with Mitt Romney to ‘save the country,’ book claims

With close ties to the Kennedys and the Obamas, the billionaire media mogul has been a major influence on the Democratic Party.

By Karu F. Daniels New York Daily News (TNS) and Tribune Media Services

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Qualifying starts with no candidates in Alabama’s new Democrat-leaning district

Monday was the first day of qualifying for Republicans for next year's elections. Democrats started on Sept. 29. The last day is Nov. 10.

By Mike Cason | mcason@al.com

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From the Lede

Birmingham nonprofit a one-stop resource hub for victims of domestic violence

In her Q&A with the Lede this week One Place Deputy Director Kelly Klehm expressed a need for greater municipal support for the organization and offered advice for what to do if you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence.

By Heather Gann | hgann@al.com

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Can the Personnel Board of Jefferson County keep up with growth?

Representatives for other PBJC member cities agreed with Choat’s assessment that what’s good for one city might not be good for others. But those who responded to inquiries from the Lede said they remain satisfied overall with PBJC services.

By Heather Gann | hgann@al.com

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With Mike Rogers now backing him, can Jim Jordan win Speaker of the House?

Backing for Jordan is starting to come in from others who’ve been his most vocal opponents.

By Aidan Quigley CQ-Roll Call (TNS) and Tribune Media Services

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Judge Tanya Chutkan: Trump ‘does not have a right to say and do exactly as he pleases’

Chutkan pushed back against the defense’s claims that a proposed gag order would unfairly censor the Republican’s political speech.

By The Associated Press

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