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Claim: “Just last week, Ruben Gallego voted to let the millions of people who poured into our country illegally cast a ballot in this upcoming election.” (Kari Lake, 2024-07-17)
Evidence (2024-07-17): Gallego and the Democrats have handed over control of my state, Arizona’s border, to the drug cartels; and because of them, criminals and deadly drugs are pouring in and our children are dying. Our children are getting their hands on these drugs and dying. I’ll tell you, the hardest thing I’ve had to do on the campaign trail is talk to moms and dads who come up to me and tell me that their 19-year-old son has died because of fentanyl poisoning; or their 22-year-old daughter took a half a pill and she’s gone. We are losing a generation of young people to this fentanyl crisis, and it’s got to stop. The Grand Canyon state has become the fentanyl state, and it’s not okay with this mom. I’m not okay with that. I don’t think it’s okay with that mom. I don’t think it’s okay with that mom. It doesn’t have to be this way. The problems we face are huge, the problems caused by the Democrat Party, but the solutions guys, they’re really simple. First of all, stop the Biden invasion and build the wall.
Claim: “Just last week, Ruben Gallego voted to let the millions of people who poured into our country illegally cast a ballot in this upcoming election.” (Kari Lake, 2024-07-17)
Evidence (2024-08-02): Kari Lake, a University of Iowa graduate wanting badly to be a political icon in her adopted Arizona, got a turn at the convention. False, PolitiFact determined. She was referring to U.S. Rep. Ruben Gallego D-Ariz., who voted against the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act.
Claim: “Just last week, Ruben Gallego voted to let the millions of people who poured into our country illegally cast a ballot in this upcoming election.” (Kari Lake, 2024-07-17)
Evidence (2024-07-22): Kari Lake, who is running for a US Senate seat in Arizona, falsely accused her opponent, Representative Ruben Gallego, of voting to "let the millions of people who poured into our country illegally cast a ballot in this upcoming election". [...] "[Democrats] want illegals to vote now that they opened the border," Steve Scalise, a top Republican in the US House, said in his speech. Republicans also made concerns about the election a formal part of their platform. "We will implement measures to secure our elections, including voter ID, highly sophisticated paper ballots, proof of citizenship and same-day voting. We will not allow the Democrats to give voting rights to illegal aliens," the document says.
Claim: “Just last week, Ruben Gallego voted to let the millions of people who poured into our country illegally cast a ballot in this upcoming election.” (Kari Lake, 2024-07-17)
Evidence (2024-07-17): "Biden and Harris want illegals to vote now that they’ve opened up the border." [...] Fact check: Did Rep. Ruben Gallego vote to give undocumented immigrants voting rights? [...] Gallego voted against the SAVE Act, a bill that would require voters to show documentary proof of their citizenship when they register to vote. Citizenship is already a requirement for voting, and noncitizen voting is already extremely rare in the U.S. It’s a crime with steep penalties and one that inherently creates a paper trail documenting it. In reality, it’s transient populations — college students and the homeless — who have difficulty proving their citizenship.
Claim: “Just last week, Ruben Gallego voted to let the millions of people who poured into our country illegally cast a ballot in this upcoming election.” (Kari Lake, 2024-07-17)
Evidence (2024-07-16): Lake also referred to Rep. Ruben Gallego, the Democrat she will likely face in the general election for the U.S. Senate in November, as "Joe Biden’s favorite congressman." Note: Name-checking your probable Senate opponent at the RNC might be a sign that you’re losing. Lake also said Gallego "voted to let the millions of people who poured into our country illegally cast a ballot in this upcoming election," which is completely false. Gallego did not vote to let noncitizens vote. He voted against a bill that would require proof of citizenship for voting in federal elections. Under federal law, it’s already illegal for noncitizens to vote in federal elections. Proof of citizenship is not required because it places too high a burden on many citizens who could be disenfranchised just because they lack the proper paperwork. Voters do have to swear to their citizenship when they vote and can be prosecuted when they do so illegally.
Claim: “Just last week, Ruben Gallego voted to let the millions of people who poured into our country illegally cast a ballot in this upcoming election.” (Kari Lake, 2024-07-17)
Evidence (2024-07-16): "Gallego and the Democrats have handed over control of my state, Arizona’s border, to the drug cartels. Because of them, criminals and deadly drugs are pouring in, and our children are dying." [...] Gallego and Lake parried about the proof-of-citizenship bill last week on social media. "Of course only U.S. citizens should vote," Gallego said last week in a statement. "But this bill isn’t about that, it’s about making it harder for Arizonans to vote, including married women, servicemembers, Native Arizonans, seniors and people with disabilities. This extreme bill’s only purpose is to disenfranchise tens of thousands of Arizonans, and I will not vote to take away the rights of Arizonans to stop something that is already illegal."
Claim: “Just last week, Ruben Gallego voted to let the millions of people who poured into our country illegally cast a ballot in this upcoming election.” (Kari Lake, 2024-07-17)
Evidence (2024-07-17): U.S. Rep. Ruben Gallego D-Ariz., did not vote to allow millions of people in the country illegally to vote in the 2024 election. Federal law already bans noncitizens from voting in federal elections. Gallego voted against the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, which requires people to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections. When Gallego voted against the bill, he said in a statement, "Of course only U.S. citizens should vote." Gallego said the bill would create obstacles for Arizonans to vote because of the requirements to provide documentary proof of citizenship, such as a passport or birth certificate. Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La.: "On the border, Biden and Harris opened it up to the entire world. Prisons are being emptied." False. The U.S. southern border is not open. A combination of hundreds of physical barriers such as fences, surveillance technology, drones and about 20,000 U.S. Border Patrol agents help limit who and what comes into the United States. Additionally, immigration officials at the border continue to enforce immigration law.
Claim: “Just last week, Ruben Gallego voted to let the millions of people who poured into our country illegally cast a ballot in this upcoming election.” (Kari Lake, 2024-07-17)
Evidence (2024-07-31): U.S. Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, did not vote to allow millions of people in the country illegally to vote in the 2024 election. Federal law already bans noncitizens from voting in federal elections. Gallego voted against the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, which requires people to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections. When Gallego voted against the bill, he said in a statement, "Of course only U.S. citizens should vote." Gallego said the bill would create obstacles for Arizonans to vote because of the requirements to provide documentary proof of citizenship, such as a passport or birth certificate.
Claim: “Just last week, Ruben Gallego voted to let the millions of people who poured into our country illegally cast a ballot in this upcoming election.” (Kari Lake, 2024-07-17)
Evidence (2024-07-16): Kari Lake said Tuesday that Democratic Arizona Rep. Ruben Gallego, her likely opponent in the state’s US Senate race this fall, voted last week to let undocumented immigrants "illegally cast a ballot in this upcoming election." [...] The House did not vote on whether to allow noncitizens to vote. The chamber passed a bill on July 10 that would require documentary proof of US citizenship to register to vote in federal elections. Gallego voted against the legislation, which is not expected to be taken up by the Democratic-controlled Senate. It is already illegal for noncitizens to vote in federal elections, and experts say it rarely occurs. When people register to vote, they must provide a driver’s license or Social Security number, and their identity is checked against existing databases. Voters are required to swear under penalty of perjury that they are a US citizen. Noncitizens who vote illegally can face imprisonment or deportation.
Claim: “Just last week, Ruben Gallego voted to let the millions of people who poured into our country illegally cast a ballot in this upcoming election.” (Kari Lake, 2024-07-17)
Evidence (2024-07-17): U.S. Rep. Ruben Gallego D-Ariz., did not vote to allow millions of people in the country illegally to vote in the 2024 election. Federal law already bans noncitizens from voting in federal elections. Gallego voted against the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, which requires people to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections. When Gallego voted against the bill, he said in a statement, "Of course only U.S. citizens should vote." Gallego said the bill would create obstacles for Arizonans to vote because of the requirements to provide documentary proof of citizenship, such as a passport or birth certificate.
Claim: “Just last week, Ruben Gallego voted to let the millions of people who poured into our country illegally cast a ballot in this upcoming election.” (Kari Lake, 2024-07-17)
Evidence (2024-07-18): Kari Lake claims opponent voted to allow undocumented immigrants to take cast a ballot Kari Lake said Tuesday that Democratic Arizona Rep. Ruben Gallego, her likely opponent in the state's US Senate race this fall, voted last week to let undocumented immigrants "illegally cast a ballot in this upcoming election." [...] Gallego did vote against a bill that would require proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections. However, when Gallego voted against the bill, he said "only U.S. citizens should vote."
Claim: “2022 was the biggest tourism year ever in West Virginia” (Jim Justice, 2023-09-13)
Evidence (2023-09-13): Spending by travelers to West Virginia set a record in 2022. However, tourism-supported jobs fell to a level unseen since 2007, and tax revenue from tourism fell slightly from 2021 levels. Read more about PolitiFact’s fact-checking process and rating system.
Claim: “2022 was the biggest tourism year ever in West Virginia” (Jim Justice, 2023-09-13)
Evidence (2023-09-11): DAVIS, W.Va. — State officials are calling it the best tourism year ever in the state of West Virginia. While at the State Tourism Conference at Canaan Valley Resort State Park Monday, Gov. Jim Justice and Tourism Secretary Chelsea Ruby said tourism’s economic impact exceeded $7 billion in 2022. Ruby said the number means there was a 17% increase in visitor spending compared to the levels they were seeing in the years prior to the pandemic. [...] The tourism industry supports more than 53,000 jobs in West Virginia.
Claim: “2022 was the biggest tourism year ever in West Virginia” (Jim Justice, 2023-09-13)
Evidence (2023-09-16): Visitor spending has grown more than 30%—or more than $1 billion a year—since 2016, despite a global pandemic.Traveler spending in West Virginia contributes significantly to the state’s economy. Food and beverage spending topped $1.4 billion in 2022. Lodging spending surpassed $800 million for the first time ever, led by a 275% increase in short-term rental revenue since 2019. Visitor spending generated $887 million in tax revenues last year, with $520 million going directly to our state and local governments. Tourism-generated tax dollars contributed approximately $715 per household to maintaining government services.These record-breaking tourism numbers were presented at the annual Governor’s Conference on Tourism being held at Canaan Valley Resort State Park. In remarks at the conference, Gov. Justice recognized the more than 300 industry officials on site and the important role they’ve played in growing the tourism economy. "You’ve done an unbelievable job taking our state’s tourism industry to the next level, and I could not be more proud," Gov. Justice said. "All we needed to do was show the world what we already knew we had in West Virginia, and now with these numbers today, it’s truly amazing to see what we have achieved.
Claim: “2022 was the biggest tourism year ever in West Virginia” (Jim Justice, 2023-09-13)
Evidence (2023-06-20): The tourism industry in West Virginia had its highest-ever economic impactt in 2021, delivering in about $5 billion in total visitor expenditure. According to West Virginia Secretary of Tourism Chelsea Ruby, preliminary data indicates that tourist spending in 2022 will likely topped $5 billion for the first time, with much more increase predicted in the years following. [...] "West Virginia’s tourism industry depends on our workforce. We have the friendliest people you’ll find anywhere, and — with these new training and education programs — we are committed to building the strongest tourism workforce in the nation," said Gov. Jim Justice when the program launched. "I’m thrilled to again see West Virginia leading the way with this bold workforce development program."
Claim: “2022 was the biggest tourism year ever in West Virginia” (Jim Justice, 2023-09-13)
Evidence (2023-09-20): Gov. Justice announces record $7 billion annual tourism impact for 2022 [...] Davis, WV — Gov. Jim Justice today joined more than 300 tourism-industry members to announce West Virginia’s best tourism year ever, with the industry’s economic impact exceeding $7 billion last year. That number represents a 17% increase in visitor spending compared to pre-pandemic levels, far higher than the United States’ overall 1% post-pandemic tourism recovery. [...] Traveler spending in West Virginia contributes significantly to the state’s economy. Food and beverage spending topped $1.4 billion in 2022. Lodging spending surpassed $800 million for the first time ever, led by a 275% increase in short-term rental revenue since 2019.
Claim: “2022 was the biggest tourism year ever in West Virginia” (Jim Justice, 2023-09-13)
Evidence (2023-09-11): DAVIS, W.Va. — Officials are celebrating a record $7 billion annual tourism impact in West Virginia in 2022 — a 17 percent increase in visitor spending compared to pre-pandemic levels, far higher than the national overall 1 percent post-pandemic tourism recovery. Gov. Jim Justice joined more than 300 tourism-industry members to announce "West Virginia’s best tourism year ever." [...] Traveler spending in West Virginia contributes significantly to the state’s economy. Food and beverage spending topped $1.4 billion in 2022. Lodging spending surpassed $800 million for the first time ever, led by a 275 percent increase in short-term rental revenue since 2019.
Claim: “2022 was the biggest tourism year ever in West Virginia” (Jim Justice, 2023-09-13)
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Claim: “2022 was the biggest tourism year ever in West Virginia” (Jim Justice, 2023-09-13)
Evidence (2023-09-16): WVPA Sharing Gov. Justice announces record $7 billion annual tourism impact for West Virginia in 2022 on September 16, 2023 More in WVPA Sharing: Vandalia Hospitals Awarded for Commitment to Excellence October 5, 2024 Column: Breast Cancer Awareness is a time for action October 5, 2024 Gov. Justice announces launch of West Virginia Paranormal Trail October 4, 2024 Tourism industry reports more than 53,000 West Virginia jobs, one out of every 16 in the state WV Press Release SharingDAVIS, W.Va. — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice this week joined more than 300 tourism-industry members to announce West Virginia’s best tourism year ever, with the industry’s economic impact exceeding $7 billion last year. That number represents a 17% increase in visitor spending compared to pre-pandemic levels, far higher than the United States’ overall 1% post-pandemic tourism recovery.West Virginia saw more visitors last year, and those visitors spent more money than they had in previous years. Tourism Economics, an Oxford Economics company that measures tourism spending and economic impact, found that visitors to the state had direct spending of $5.3 billion last year, an all-time high.
Claim: “2022 was the biggest tourism year ever in West Virginia” (Jim Justice, 2023-09-13)
Evidence (2023-09-11): Tourism brought more than $7 billion into the state last year, according to Gov. Jim Justice. He made the announcement Monday at the West Virginia Governor’s Conference on Tourism at Canaan Valley Resort State Park. [...] Food and beverage spending topped $1.4 billion in 2022. Lodging spending surpassed $800 million for the first time ever, led by a 275 percent increase in short-term rental revenue since 2019.
Claim: “2022 was the biggest tourism year ever in West Virginia” (Jim Justice, 2023-09-13)
Evidence (2023-09-12): CHARLESTON, W.Va (WDTV) - West Virginia hosted an all-time high number of visitors this year resulting in a record breaking year for the state. [...] The tourism industry in West Virginia has grown over $1 billion annually since Gov. Jim Justice took office. [...] "I am announcing that West Virginia has seen her best tourism year ever. With the tourism industry exceeding 7 billion dollars last year," Gov. Justice said.
Claim: “2022 was the biggest tourism year ever in West Virginia” (Jim Justice, 2023-09-13)
Evidence (2023-09-12): Is Gov. Jim Justice right that West Virginia had its biggest tourism year in 2022? [...] Did West Virginia have its best tourism year ever in 2022, as Gov. Jim Justice said recently? In a Sept. 12 post on X, formerly known as Twitter, Justice, a Republican, said, "2022 was the biggest tourism year ever in West Virginia, and the numbers are absolutely incredible."
Claim: “2022 was the biggest tourism year ever in West Virginia” (Jim Justice, 2023-09-13)
Evidence (2023-09-13): The mayor’s hope is shared by Gov. Jim Justice, whose administration has invested heavily in state parks since 2017, elevated the Department of Tourism to a cabinet-level position and promoted the state as a destination for out-of-state visitors. State leaders argue that the strategy has paid off, with Justice recently announcing that tourism brought more than $7 billion into West Virginia’s economy in 2022, the best year for the state ever. The effort has also had help from the Legislature. In 2022, West Virginia lawmakers passed a law allowing the state to pursue private developments within nearly all state parks. State officials have already said that they plan to use private development in Summersville Lake, but haven’t offered additional details. [...] And direct spending from out-of-state visitors, which brought more than $5.3 billion into the state in 2022, is a big part of his plan for the "small city with big city opportunity" that he’s led for more than a decade.
Claim: “2022 was the biggest tourism year ever in West Virginia” (Jim Justice, 2023-09-13)
Evidence (2023-01-11): Year in Review: Manchin Secures More Than $2.4 Billion in Funding for West Virginia in 2022 [...] Committee, secured more than $2.4 billion in funding for top West Virginia priorities in 2022. Every year, Senator Manchin fights to secure annual funding in the Senate Appropriations Committee to support West Virginians. In addition to that annual funding, West Virginia has received and will continue to receive critical resources from multiple funding packages that Senator Manchin authored and voted for, including the Inflation Reduction Act and the Bipartisan [...] August 15, 2022, Senator Manchin announced West Virginia
Claim: “2022 was the biggest tourism year ever in West Virginia” (Jim Justice, 2023-09-13)
Evidence (2022-03-07): West Virginia, A Must-See Destination for 2022 Lonely Planet has named West Virginia a Top 10 Travel Region for 2022. The state was awarded alongside top global destinations such as Burgundy, France and Shikoku, Japan. Not only was West Virginia in the Top Ten, but it came in at number two! See the full list below and read on to find out what makes this region so special. [...] Lonely Planet says "2022 is the perfect time to discover West Virginia, a still-uncrowded region with unspoiled mountains and unmistakable heritage where the leisurely tempo of Southern small towns converges with the adrenaline sports that attract adventurers from across the continent."
Claim: “2022 was the biggest tourism year ever in West Virginia” (Jim Justice, 2023-09-13)
Evidence (2024-10-06): Contact the Governor's Office 12/30/2023 "It has been another outstanding year for West Virginia! From signing the largest tax cut in state history to unveiling our newest state park, the Mountain State is thriving in so many ways. As I head into my final year as your Governor, I’m committed to continuing the rocketship ride we’re on, giving all West Virginians more reasons to be proud of our home. I cannot emphasize enough that these accomplishments have only been possible because of your support. So, please join me in celebrating what has truly been a year to remember for West Virginia. "And to all West Virginians: Happy New Year!"
Claim: “2022 was the biggest tourism year ever in West Virginia” (Jim Justice, 2023-09-13)
Evidence (2024-10-06): West Virginia Economic Outlook 2022-2026 West Virginia Economic Outlook 2022-2026 is published by the Bureau of Business & Economic Research, John Chambers College of Business & Economics, West Virginia University, Josh Hall, PhD, Milan Puskar Dean [...] We anticipate employment levels in West Virginia will reach pre-pandemic levels by mid-2022 and continue to climb into 2023 but the state is expected to see payrolls fall appreciably short of the peak levels recorded in 2018 and 2019. By early-2024, the forecast calls for the state’s rebound to lose momentum as the state’s long-term structural economic issues and underlying demographic problems return to the forefront. These factors ultimately will limit the state’s growth potential and lead to a decline in payrolls during the final two years of the outlook period.