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Convention roll call votes can be staid and cheesy, but Democrats turned theirs into the ultimate dance party on Tuesday. DJ Cassidy stood onstage in what appeared to be a double-breasted satin suit of royal blue, spinning a special song for each state and territory awarding their delegates to Vice President Kamala Harris at the Democratic National Convention. Alabama, obviously, got "Sweet Home Alabama" by Lynyrd Skynyrd.
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Alabama delegates are in Chicago for the Democratic National Convention. And there’s an ongoing disagreement over which members will cast ballots. The State’s party says it’s taking legal action after the Democratic National Committee choose Alabama’s delegation. The State party reportedly missed a deadline to pick its own group.
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President Biden should make as many public appearances as possible following last week’s debate with Donald Trump. That’s the advice of a University of Alabama Assistant Professor who specializes in political communication. APR News spoke with Josh Bramlett during our NPR coverage of last December’s Republican Debate in Tuscaloosa. We interviewed him after last Thursday’s event. Bramlett says Biden should also do a lot of television interviews, both local and national. APR news director Pat Duggins sat down with Bramlett following the debate which aired “live” on APR. CNN says it counted at least 30 lies Donald Trump told during the debate.
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President Barack Obama’s executive order regarding gun control is not sitting well with some Alabamians. Obama is using his powers as president to have…
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President Obama visited Alabama to talk about economics. The Commander-in-chief arrived in Birmingham aboard Air Force One for a speech at Lawson State…
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President Barack Obama will travel to Alabama next week to give a speech about the economy. It's his second visit to the state this month.Obama will be in…