Allen West says he’s not running for House seat again in 2014
by George Bennett | January 16th, 2013
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Murphy narrowly defeated West last year in America’s most expensive House race. West, whose blunt-spoken conservatism has attracted a national following of admirers and critics, was immediately encouraged by fans to run again in 2014.
Other Republicans who might be interested in running have been waiting on the sidelines for an announcement from West.
The Politics column asked West today what his new “Next Generation” venture means for any potential future run for office.
Here’s the answer West sent via text message:
“My commitment is to the future of the next generation of Americans. The conversation should not be about me but what is the legacy we shall leave to our children and grandchildren, greater debt, a less secure Country and world, diminished opportunity? Shall we be the first generation to fail to ensure the American dream for future generations? So if all you want to know is if I am running for Congressional district 18, the answer is no. My sights and objectives, political and otherwise, are focused on something far greater.”
January 16th, 2013 at 1:34 pm
That’s good news.
January 16th, 2013 at 2:06 pm
Looks like he finally got around to reading what people had to say about him, and realized that his chances of success were roughly 0%.
January 16th, 2013 at 2:28 pm
“…something far greater….” with a ego the size of a blimp and the character like Scrouge, West spins round and round. Allen, we dont care what you do as long as you go away. I’m sick of hearing your words and looking a your face. You, for a man with many solid gifts, waste your time pretending to be Donald
January 16th, 2013 at 3:18 pm
That ‘holier than thou’ smirk he always has on his face: He’s his own biggest fan. Good riddance!
January 16th, 2013 at 3:28 pm
Our long national nightmare is over. Go away Allen and don’t let the door…well, you know.
January 16th, 2013 at 3:42 pm
May be the war criminal is looking for some commissioners/senators to crown him as Mayor of Florida!! Anything is possibe in Flrida!!!
January 16th, 2013 at 3:44 pm
Forced out of the Army. Forced out of Congress. Good riddance Allen West
January 16th, 2013 at 3:50 pm
Allen West needs to go away, not mad, just go away, you are an embarsment to the american people, take it from a army veteran, you are toast, and you know it.
January 16th, 2013 at 3:57 pm
Can we please file anything this idiot West says in the “I Don’t Give a Shiite” file and move on from this bad dream?
January 16th, 2013 at 4:11 pm
He’s delusional I bet he throws his hat in the ring for President
January 16th, 2013 at 5:25 pm
Good luck with your venture, Mr. West…. not that anyone will pay to read your idiotic rants and ravings.
January 16th, 2013 at 9:36 pm
Joe Negron?
January 17th, 2013 at 10:18 am
Same old posters same old rhetoric. Allen West has moved on to something else. Your rants amount to a circular fire masturbation (now don’t go getting excited, your Mom might not like the mess on the floor).West really does not give two hoots about anything you say, any opinions you might have or any “advice” you have to offer. I suspect that most of you lead quite desperate lives so knock yourselves out if you must but really what’s the point? Oh, that’s right you need to mess up Mom’s basement. Happy trails.
January 17th, 2013 at 1:25 pm
Bless his heart. He obviously suffers from PTSD. This is the time to beef up mental health benefits under Obamacare and make sure the man gets help before he uses one of his leftover Army automatic rifles
January 18th, 2013 at 6:52 pm
We admire Congressman West and would like to know how we can contact him. Thank you.