I am looking forward to meeting Allen West on August 5 at a fundraiser in NYC. Mr. West is running for Congress in Florida’s 22nd Congressional District, and coming to NYC to speak to young Republicans. It is an important event for New Yorkers and the country alike because I get the feeling that Mr. West is someone to follow.
Link here to view West press release nyc-hosts-fundraiser-for-american-hero-1.
Link here to view invitation allen-west-new-york
Described as persuasive, charismatic, and a war hero, this Republican is catching a lot of attention. Republicans are hopeful that this seat, currently held by a one term Democrat, is a seat they can win.
As far as I can see, this candidate has better credentials than most. But I will reserve the bulk of my commentary until after I have had a chance to meet Mr. West in person.
The following is a glimpse of what others are saying about him:
In an email I received from a West supporter:
We are supporting Allen West for Congress here in Fl. A candidate like him only comes along once in a generation. He is the ‘REAL DEAL’…a true ‘leader’ aligned with our thinking on critical issues important to us all.
Click on the following to view some of West’s Speeches and Endorsements.
1) Vision: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qSnRlmo7og
2) Campaign: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scGwRU_E6Qo&feature=related
3) Recommit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ourckH0S_k8&feature=related
4) Hero Lt. Col. Allen West’s Response to Black Conservatives Voting For Obama
http://www.theodoresworld.net/archives/2008/06/hero_lt_col_allen_wests_respon.html
4) Music Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piiTXrYgRG8&feature=related
5) Vets For Freedom: http://www.vetsforfreedom.org/pac/candidates/west.aspx
6) The Next Ronald Reagan is Running for Congress. Did Al Jazeera Just Try to Kidnap Him?
http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/4009
7) Lifting Up the House – If There’s One Race Republicans Should Focus On, It’s This
http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/2229
Michele Malkin: http://michellemalkin.com/2008/06/14/its-not-race-its-arugula/
I hope to see you there!
GO WEST!

My wife and I look forward to voting for and electing the first Black American as POTUS
in 2012…..
Allen West!
Michael Ackerman
Bklyn to Boca
By Michael Ackerman on Jul 30, 2008
I too will attend. This man is a real hero! We must do everything possible to support him. He can win this seat.
By Alice Lemos on Jul 30, 2008
Allen West is a great candidate in a position to win, adding one more (much needed) Republican to Congress.
Read what others are saying about Allen:
http://www.stateofsunshine.com/2008/08/01/ltc-allen-west-is-a-rising-star-in-the-republican-fold/
By Raquel on Aug 3, 2008
Here’s another story about Allen West.
http://democracy-project.com/?p=3145
By Raquel on Aug 4, 2008