The Pentagon’s decision to allow women to take on combat roles will provide more opportunities for women interested in the military, but not everyone believes that they are fit to serve on the front lines. Former Florida Rep. Allen West, an army veteran of 22 years, criticized the new policy on Thursday, calling it a [...]
Allen West Remains Optimistic In Defeat
December 4, 2012 | Posted by
Even after his defeat at the hands of young challenger Patrick Murphy in his re-election bid, Allen West (R-FL) is apparently unshaken. The GOP House Representative attempted to force a recount in some of Florida’s counties following the election, taking almost a full two weeks to concede to 29-year-old Murphy. West is optimistic about his [...]
Rep. Allen West Finally Concedes That He Lost Election
November 20, 2012 | Posted by
Florida Congressman Allen West today finally figured out what the rest of the country realized two weeks ago: He lost the election. West, who seemed to court controversy and attention by saying stunningly outrageous things on a seemingly weekly basis, suffered this final indignity: After pushing for a recount for two weeks, he learned that [...]
Allen West Contests Election Results And Vows To Fight On
November 12, 2012 | Posted by
Republican Congressman Allen West (R-Fla.) thanked supporters on his Facebook page Monday for standing with him as “guardians of America’s honor” as he continues to contest his Florida House race despite the state declaring his opponent the winner. The state of Florida certified Democrat Patrick Murphy as the winner on Saturday, following a recount of [...]
Conservative Firebrand Allen West Remains A Lightning Rod For Critics, Supporters Alike
October 19, 2012 | Posted by
He’s a political conundrum of sorts, a man whose bombastic rhetoric and unapologetic style has simultaneously cemented him as both a “Public Enemy No. 1” to those on the left and a bastion of conservative values to those on the right. Florida Republican Congressman and Tea Party darling Allen Westhas comes to mean a lot [...]
Sexually Demanding Letter To Wife Has West In Trouble With Women Again
October 2, 2012 | Posted by
Conservative Republican Congressman Allen West hasn’t exactly endeared himself to women since assuming office with an often demeaning, patriarchal style. Tuesday’s report by “Gossip Extra” of a personal letter West sent to his wife in 2003 telling his wife that she was to perform certain sexual acts that were “standard and non-negotiable” upon his return [...]
Allen West Calls Campaign Ad Against Him ‘Racist’
August 13, 2012 | Posted by
A campaign ad released by American Sunrise PAC depicts West wearing a pair of boxing gloves, punching a pair of white women, coinciding with his political history in which he “socked it to seniors” by voting to cut Medicare and his vote against the Violence Against Women Act. West said the response would be different [...]
Congressional Black Caucus Offended By Allen West Chick-fil-A Lunch Choice
August 8, 2012 | Posted by
Florida Republican Congressman Allen West has raised the ire of the Congressional Black Caucus for delivering Chick-fil-A chicken and biscuits to their weekly meeting, then walking out. Though it happened six months ago, Florida Rep. Alcee Hastings said he has no doubt that West meant the gesture as an “in your face” challenge to the [...]
Allen West Continues To Accuse Obama Of Encouraging ‘Slavery’
July 9, 2012 | Posted by
Conservative African-American Congressman Allen West of Florida seems to have an obsession with slavery. For the second time in two weeks, West invoked the S-word to describe what he says President Obama and the Democrats are doing to Americans who are increasingly dependent on government assistance. And for the second time in two weeks, we [...]
