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July 18, 2024

Alabama Politics

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Prominent Republican leader hopeful for GOP upset in closely watched Alabama congressional race

NRCC chair Richard Hudson says “if only a few” Black voters back Caroleene Dobson then she could beat Shormari Figures, who he says is “fairly weak.”

By John Sharp | jsharp@al.com

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JD Vance came to Alabama in 2018 to talk about money and opportunity

Before he was Republican Vice Presidential nominee, the 'Hillbilly Elegy' author came to Birmingham.

By William Thornton | wthornton@al.com

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Growing number of prominent Democrats call on Biden to drop out of race

Two leaders warned Biden he was hurting their chances of controlling either chamber of Congress, citing four people briefed on the meetings.

By Steven T. Dennis Bloomberg News (TNS)

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Does America deserve the curse of poison politics and gun violence?

God bless America. She’s been having way too many disturbing hair days.

By J.D. Crowe | jdcrowe@al.com

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JD Vance’s night but Trump’s party, Jan. 6 curtain call, Trump health still under wraps: RNC takeaways from day 3

Day 3 programming at the Republican National Convention made clear that Donald Trump and his “America First” agenda define the party in 2024.

By The Associated Press

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Social media drives rise in depression, self-harm by teens, Alabama mental health commissioner says

Alabama Mental Health Commissioner Kim Boswell said limiting access to smartphones and social media can help.

By Mike Cason | mcason@al.com

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