Posted by Their slogan is “Go West” and their enthusiasm is high-level. Retired Army Colonel and decorated war hero Allen West is poised to return Congressional District 22 in Florida to the side of the Republicans. His positions are clear and his motives are genuine. “I want to continue to serve my country. As an Officer in the Army I took an oath to abide by the U.S. Constitution. I will continue that devotion in Congress,” said LTC West while visiting Young Republicans and friends at the Soldiers’, Sailors’, Marines’, & Airman’s Club in New York City on August 4, 2008.
What excites most people about LTC West is his commitment to conservative principles and his ability to communicate those principles persuasively. He is an unapologetic Republican and attributes 2006 losses in Congress to “Republicans acting like Democrats”. LTC West spoke of economic restoration and fiscal responsibility; keeping America on the offense against global terrorism; eliminating caps on domestic oil production; and a return to traditional family values. These incentives in Congress go a long way in building our economy, protecting our families, and places us one step closer to energy independence.
Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, LTC West is the son of a World War II Veteran. As a young boy, a love of service to America was enshrined in his heart. Just as endearing, LTC West is a polite, gentlemen with the kind of Southern charm that warms even the most hardened opponent.
In addition to his vast military and leadership experience stretching over 20 years (awards include a Bronze Star, three Meritorious Service Medals, three Army Commendation Medals (one with Valor), and a Valorous Unit Award), LTC West has two masters degrees, taught high school in Broward County, Florida and has worked as an advisor to the Afghan army.
These qualifications are a recipe for success; success in November for Florida’s 22nd Congressional District; success for the Republican Party and its mission; and success for the Nation!
It is for all of the above reasons that I call on every Republican to join me in urging that the Republican National Convention September 1-4, 2008 in Minneapolis-St.Paul feature Allen West, so that he can represent our voices, our needs, and our hopes for a better future.
More on Allen West at Urban Elephants.
Article on WorldNetDaily : Allen West provides hope.
American Thinker : Obama, Justice Thomas and Col. West: On Morality
Sign this Petition to request Congressional candidate Allen West speak at the Republican National Convention September 1-4, 2008.
Link to the GoWest Blog to learn more about this petition.
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No way, he took a gun and put it to a mans head in Iraq and got discharged for it. A flawed guy for speaking
By Bob on Aug 8, 2008
Although your words do sound harsh, many respect LTC West for his courage and for protecting his unit under pressure, and under danger. He officially retired from the military with Honor and respect from his comrades.
By Raquel on Aug 8, 2008
Lt Col. West didn’t fight a politically correct war. For fighting like a really red blooded American he was discharged by the ACLU lawyers and girlie men of the military bureaucracy who hide under their desks when they see the face of raw courage. Since Keith Oberman says he is the worst man in America, that must be an indication that he’s the greatest man in America! Go West!!
By Phil O on Aug 9, 2008
Alicia Colon in yesterday’s New York Sun
http://www.nysun.com/new-york/first-black-president-will-be-a-republican/83487/
By Raquel on Aug 9, 2008
Link here to view LTC West talk in NYC.
http://thesilentmajority.wordpress.com/2008/08/07/lt-col-alan-west-speaks-in-nyc-8-05-08/
By Raquel on Aug 9, 2008
Is this just an attempt to get some black voters on the GOP ticket?
By David on Aug 12, 2008
Allen West is an amazing person, who happens to be black. He is running in a primarily white district, and he’s doing well.
The idea behind the petition is to have a conservative, well-spoken, American hero speak at the convention.
By Raquel on Aug 12, 2008
Allen West is an American hero we can all trust in U.S. Congress.
GO WEST!
By MKap on Aug 15, 2008