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Bentley and Palmer Campaign at Airport Before Landslide Victories

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter BIRMINGHAM—On Monday afternoon, November 3, 12 longs months of campaigning ended with one last rally at the Birmingham Airport. Governor Robert Bentley (R) and his wife, Diane, were joined by Sixth District Congressional Candidate, Gary Palmer (R) for a joint appearance. Governor Bentley said, “I want to thank y’all … Continued
November 5, 2014

Congressional Incumbents Appear In Good Shape As Elections Wind Down

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter In the election of 2010, incumbents Parker Griffith (R from Huntsville) was easily defeated by Madison County Commissioner Mo Brooks in the Republican Primary. Griffith has been elected as a Democrat with President Barack H. Obama in 2008, but that relationship rapidly soured and he switched political parties amidst … Continued
October 30, 2014

‘American Spectator’ Says Palmer May be the Most Important Freshman Legislator in Recent History

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter There are 435 members of the U.S. House of Representatives and 100 members of the U.S. Senate. Many of the most powerful members of Congress aren’t well known outside of their own state or even district. Often it takes a decade or more for a member to influence legislation. … Continued
October 28, 2014

Palmer Vows to Work to Restore Constitutional Government

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, October 23, Gary Palmer, the Republican candidate for the Sixth Congressional District, addressed the Alabama Constitutional Conservatives, who were having a candidates forum at the historic Depot in Leeds. Greater Birmingham area talk radio host introduced Palmer as an excellent man, an excellent Alabamian and the next … Continued
October 27, 2014

Business Council of Alabama Endorses Palmer

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, October 16, the Gary Palmer (R) for Congress campaign announced that the board of directors of the Business Council of Alabama (BCA) has endorsed Gary Palmer in the race for the U.S. House of Representatives in the Sixth Congressional District. BCA Chairman Fred McCallum said in a … Continued
October 20, 2014

Palmer Says Travel Ban From West Africa Should Have Happened Weeks Ago

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Republican candidate in the Sixth District Congressional Race, Gary Palmer, told the Alabama Political Reporter that he supported calls by Speaker Boehner, Mo Brooks, Bradley Byrne and others to ban international travel from countries with active Ebola epidemics. Palmer said frankly, “I think it should have done weeks … Continued
October 17, 2014

Santorum Rallies with Jefferson County GOP Candidates

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, October 9, former Senator Rick Santorum, (R-Pennsylvania), held a joint press conference with Congressional Candidate Gary Palmer (R) and Jefferson County Republican candidates seeking office in the November General Election. Republican Sixth District Congressional Candidate Gary Palmer introduced Sen. Santorum. Palmer said, “I have known Rick for … Continued
October 13, 2014

Santorum in Alabama on Thursday

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, October 9, former GOP presidential candidate, U.S. Senator (R from Pennsylvania) and Chairman of Patriot Voices Rick Santorum will travel to Alabama for several events. At 8:00 AM Senator Santorum will speak at an Alabama Republican Party Campaign Rally with Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange (R) in … Continued
October 9, 2014

Lester Supports Pre-K, Questions Palmer’s Opposition to Early Learning

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, October 2, Mark Lester, Democratic candidate for U.S. Congress in Alabama’s 6th District, attempted to draw a contrast between himself and his opponent, Gary Palmer (R), on the issue of early childhood learning. Lester, in a written statement, cited Palmer’s pledge to oppose any federal funding for … Continued
October 8, 2014

Lester Raises Over $100,000

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, October 1, Mark Lester, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Congress in Alabama’s 6th District, marked the end of the Federal Election Commission’s most recent reporting period by announcing that his campaign had raised over $100,000 during the seven-week period that he has been in the race. Dr. … Continued
October 3, 2014