[ConservativeInPA]

Before people go off half-cocked for Allen West, please ask yourself what do you really know about him. Ask yourself what you thought about Colin Powell back in the early 90's.

Seriously, do not put him on some pedestal until he has not been proven.

I really do not understand the desire to have a black Republican to do well. I don't care about the color our Republican candidates, but it seems too many folks get mesmerized by the color of skin and do not really vet the candidate.

When I hear a coherent, specific and conservative plan from West, then I will be all for him. His presidential run in the primaries was not full of specifics.

There are too many Tea Party clingers out there that are being exposed everyday.

[skr]

When did he run for president?

[Old Sarge]

I really do not understand the desire to have a black Republican to do well. I don't care about the color our Republican candidates, but it seems too many folks get mesmerized by the color of skin and do not really vet the candidate.

[3Fingas]

I really do not understand the desire to have a black Republican to do well. I don't care about the color our Republican candidates, but it seems too many folks get mesmerized by the color of skin and do not really vet the candidate.

I don't care what color he is. If he were polka-dotted, I would support him just the same.

He's already been vetted in combat. He passed with flying colors. He ended up having to resign from the Army because he was willing to break the rules to protect his men. He is fearless and speaks his mind -- just the kind of person we want in political office. He supports the Tea Party and understands what this country is all about. Now, I am sure there are things I will disagree with him about, but he has all the ingredients to be a fine Senator, Governor, and President.