Allen West has decided to switch to the newly proposed 18th district in Florida for reelection. Here is his statement below:

“After much prayer, reflection and discussion with my close friends and family, I am announcing today my decision to seek reelection in Florida’s proposed 18th Congressional district. I have always believed the state of Florida would be best served by having both Congressman Tom Rooney and myself in the House of Representatives working to solve our nation’s most pressing problems. I have never waivered from my vision; to work to create jobs, restrain federal government spending, reduce America’s ever increasing national debt, and provide for a strong national defense to ensure a safer and more prosperous future for our children and grandchildren. Congressman Rooney is a statesman and has been an honorable public servant to the constituents of Florida’s 16th Congressional district. It is my goal to continue the success Congressman Rooney has had in Florida’s 16th Congressional district in the newly proposed 18th district. I welcome the challenges and excitement that lie ahead. As a 22-year United States Army veteran who commanded troops in combat, one should never underestimate my ability to be a strategic thinker. My voice for the restoration of constitutional principles for our Republic shall continue to resonate through Florida and on Capitol Hill.”

Kudos to Allen West. We can’t lose this guy.




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23 comments
K-Bob
K-Bob

Hey, I don't make it up, I just ahh, report on it.

(Or some similar, weak-a$$ defense like "reporters" use.) <emoticon goes here>

bobemakk
bobemakk

Gingrich is the man for the presidency. The lamestream media now including RINO Romney, is trashing Newt for "historical" baggage. All politicians have baggage if we dig deep enough, but the lamestream/left socialists won't expose democrats, they love the big zero/Obama. Newt has made his mark with his "Contract with America," a contract he fulfilled that no other politician can match. He is a true conservative, and gaining in the polls. He also now has the support of the Palin family and Rick Perry and now Chuck Norris, JC Watts and former Sen. Fred Thompson. Newts daughters also wrote to ABC about the Brian Ross interview with their mother and said it was a mean and nasty move right before a primary, which Gingrich won anyway. We need this man to bring back our country into prosperity. Look at Iraq when the troops were brought home, the Iranians will take over and the violence has started again and is worsening. We can all blame Obama for that and all the soldiers lost or maimed was all in vain. Gingrich also asked Romney to stop the attack ads and he refused. Why are the American people supporting Romney RINO? Gingrich/West would be a win/win ticket.

However, I will vote for anyone who runs against the Obama regime.

I just wish that the candidates would stop slamming each other and focus on the multitude of failures by Obama, he has ruined US and we are on the brink of bankruptcy.

Amy
Amy

May I suggest you study some Sun Tzo. By your logic, rushing head first into the enemy is preferable to surrounding them... That kind of logic only gets you slaughtered and doesn't accomplish the goal.

K-Bob
K-Bob

That's an extremely safe district for the Dem incumbent. She won 60%-to-38% against the Republican challenger last time. We're talking lifetime member of Congress, if she wants it. There just ain't enough rednecks out by Andytown (I kid you not) to balance out all the limousine liberals in Miami Beach and Hollywood. There never will be.

So I'd rather the Col. not throw away his political career jousting at that particular windbagmill.

K-Bob
K-Bob

Additionally, the district West is going to run for includes the fabtastic Port St. Lucie you are always hearing about on Rush's broadcast.

This new district is chock full o nuts, so Allen West is going to have a tough enough race as it is.

K-Bob
K-Bob

I'm not sure how strategy has to equal fear.

Tammy P
Tammy P

I was really hoping Palin would run and make West her VP. Regardless, West will be on the national stage sooner than later. It feels good to be excited and motivated by a true conservative.

Beale Bauguess
Beale Bauguess

I have to agree that the Republican establishment is doing all they can do to downplay and minimize the tea party movement. I really believe that the repub establishment would prefer that conservatives create their own party or just shut up and toe the line.

mike morrison
mike morrison

This is ALL Romney/Establishment's fault...and they are definitely punishing the TEA Party voters by screwing Rep. West.

VirusX
VirusX

Now watch them try eliminating that district.

Kalena
Kalena

I am confused by his announcement, is the other guy also going to run in this same district? Who is running for which district?

edenjac
edenjac

Look up honor in the dictionary and you'll find a picture of Allen West : )

kim
kim

FL Establishment heads are exploding.

Ramparts360
Ramparts360

Levin started with the background on this right out of the box tonight. Can't wait till tou have the audio...

PunditPawn
PunditPawn

Let's hope we don't lose another hero to friendly fire in this one.

ARTHUR STEINBERG
ARTHUR STEINBERG

NEWT/ALLEN 2012

bobemakk
bobemakk

I agree, a win, win ticket. I've even written to both of them and hoped that this will be the republicans running against the the democrat nightmare we have now. I will vote for anyone who runs against Obama.