Jamie Raskin Wrecks Republican’s ‘Illegals’ Comment With Blunt U.S. History Lesson | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) schooled Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Ala.) on Wednesday after the Alabama Republican claimed that the Founding Fathers “never anticipated” having a mass number of people “illegally” come to America. The comments arrived during a House Oversight Committee markup session where lawmakers addressed the Equal Representation Act, which — if passed — would […]
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Palmer wins Republican primary for Alabama’s 6th Congressional District | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer, R-Hoover, on Tuesday won the Republican primary for Alabama’s Sixth Congressional District over two challengers, according to unofficial results posted on the Alabama secretary of state’s website. With all counties reporting results, Palmer captured 83% of the vote Tuesday with 76,063 votes, compared to 9,636 votes (11%) for Gerrick Wilkins of […]
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U.S. Rep. Palmer put on defense over 2014 campaign term-limit pledge at AL-6 GOP primary debate | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
VESTAVIA HILLS — If re-elected in 2024, U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) would secure a sixth term in Congress. However, Palmer said he would only serve five terms in Congress during his campaign for the 2014 special election to fill the unexpired term of former U.S. Rep. Spencer Bachus. While there’s no evidence Palmer is […]
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Britt moves to block illegal immigrants from voting — ‘It should not be controversial’ | #elections | #alabama
With the U.S. border being inundated with illegal migrants flowing through at record levels. U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) led a coalition of Republicans on the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration on Tuesday to introduce the Citizens Ballot Protection Act. The Act is a companion bill to H.R.4316 originally introduced by U.S. Rep. Gary […]
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U.S. Rep Palmer bill allowing states to require proof of citizenship passes committee | #elections | #alabama
U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) scored a legislative win after a bill he introduced in June passed out of the House Administration Committee on Wednesday. The bill, called the “Citizen Ballot Protection Act,” allows states to require proof of citizenship to register to vote. It amends the “National Voter Registration Act” (NVRA), which currently prohibits […]
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Trump endorses Palmer for re-election — ‘He will never let you down’ | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
On Monday, former President Donald Trump gave his “complete and total endorsement” to U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) for re-election to Alabama’s Congressional District 6. “Congressman Gary Palmer is a tremendous advocate for Alabama’s 6th Congressional District,” Trump posted on Truth Social. “As Chairman of the House Republican Policy Committee, Gary is working hard to […]
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An Alabama Republican U.S. House member appears no closer to becoming Speaker. | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
Gary Palmer (pictured left) is one of eight candidates to replace Kevin McCarthy. A closed door Republican meeting failed to reach consensus on who should hold the gavel. Palmer’s record is coming under scrutiny following his decision to run for Speaker. The UCLA Promise Institute lists him as an election skeptic regarding the 2020 […]
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Alabama Republican announces his bid for U.S. House Speaker | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
Alabama GOP U.S. House member Gary Palmer says he wants to be the next Speaker. UCLA’s Promise Institute assembled a list of candidates who were considered “election deniers” and “election skeptics” before the 2022 midterm election. Palmer was listed as an election skeptic, which was defined by the New York Times as someone who criticized […]
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Some Alabama GOP congressional members receive failing scores on pro-Ukraine report card | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
A recent report card from a pro-Ukraine GOP organization rated Alabama GOP congressmen based on their support for Ukraine during the current conflict against Russia, with several failing. Republicans for Ukraine is a coalition of Republicans who believe that the GOP should continue to support Ukraine and be “united in our support for helping Ukraine […]
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Northern Beltline ‘critical’ for Alabama; Says I-65 should be widened but not ‘top priority’ | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
BIRMINGHAM — At an Alabama League of Municipalities Luncheon on Wednesday, U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) spoke about the importance of finishing Birmingham’s Northern Beltline and advocated for widening Interstate 65, though he said he didn’t know if that should be a top priority. The Northern Beltline is a planned 52-mile road connecting Interstate 59 […]
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