Posted on 03/15/2011 12:25:56 PM PDT by Scanian
Rep. Allen West (R-Fla.) has another Democratic challenger: a 28-year-old accountant who is making his first run for public office.
Patrick Murphy started a campaign site this week and put out a video welcome message, outlining his case for election.
"I love my country. I love South Florida, and I'm not going to stand by while right-wing extremists like Allen West continue to divide us," he said.
Murphy is considered a dark-horse candidate in the race. A handful of other Democrats are considering getting into the race against West — one of two black Republican members of Congress elected in 2010.
West, a former Army officer, rode a wave of Tea Party support to defeat Rep. Ron Klein (D-Fla.) in the midterms. He is already a top target for Democrats in the 2012 cycle.
Other potential West opponents include Palm Beach County Tax Collector Anne Gannon (D), former West Palm Beach Mayor Lois Frankel (D) and state Rep. Joe Abruzzo (D). Klein has also not officially ruled out a bid, but he joined a law and lobbying firm this week, making a run less likely.
Patrick Daniel, another dark horse, has also filed papers to run.
(Excerpt) Read more at thehill.com ...
That’s my congressman. It was quite an honor to vote for him.
Indeed, a role model!
Please see this thread for an exchange I had with a member of this forum.
See post # 52
I am disgusted beyond words. I worked to get Congressman West elected and had to listen to screwball leftists BS about Lt Col West for months down here in South Florida.
Now I’m getting it on FR. Just thought you all should know!
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2688923/posts
we also need to get rid of that loon debbie wassserman idiot. from NY and wants FL to look like NY
Imagine we have the house, senate, Gov, AG, fed senators the whole state run by republicans?
I know after having to live up there for a few years of which I hated that some liberal loon actually say they would not move to a state which is run by republicans.
What a dream that would be , all of this state run by republicans and then turning off the liberal loons moving here and then some might even moving back to where they came from..
Once all republicans we need move to elect only conservatives
they’re so desperate the poor left wing loons.
They’re now seeing south FL move to being republican too and then joining my area of north east FL, north west FL and even central FL.
28 years old and never serve tells them that he loves the country and a Col who risked his life is a right wing extremist , YCNMTU. LOL
idiots they really are stupid, but also this man is supposed to be an accountant, HUH.
What kind is he knowing we’re in debt, have no money and will run on a platform of spend what we don;t have.
Hell glad I don’;t have him doing my taxes.
I wonder if these liberal lunatics and smelly scroungers actually keep spending when they have no money and are in debt or do they do cuts like a normal person.
Yes, Congressman Allen West was on Sunday evening, and folks should remember to check Honest Conservative’s site for her upcoming show line-up! The show airs EVERY Sunday evening and the guest line-up is always great!
http://freedomradiorocks.com/
If Allen were to run for the Senate, I would hope that Adam Hasner would run for the District 22 House seat. We have our work cut out for us here in the Sunshine State! Have six DEM/Socialist House members and Bill Nelson to send packing. And, at the same time, re-elect all the incumbent Republicans. Florida will be solid Republican in 2012, and then we watch closely for any who develop RINOism!
“Congress critter West gets my first 2012 campaign donation.
This is a man of honor, and I’d love to see him walk into a meeting with a {permit in his pocket} and pistol on his hip.”
I am sure Congressman West is always prepared. And I am sure your donation will be greatly appreciated. My hubby and I will be joining you in making another donation to his campaign. We will also have our feet on the ground in District 22 and elsewhere in Florida to help elect Conservatives! We will be supporting Allen West all the way through any and every election he takes on!
Allen has a Town Hall coming up next week, and a beach clean-up event on Saturday the 26th. Be sure to check our Florida FR Board for announcements about events throughout Florida.
GO ALAN....WEST is the BEST!
Shocked West voted for the CR.
Yes, friend. We will have Florida solid Republican and then watch closely to rid our state of ANY Republicans who have become RINO’s! I believe Representative Mica knows we are watching how all our Florida Representatives vote on all issues. We Florida patriots will continue to be actively involved in what goes on in our Sunshine State and Nationally.
Many Freepers do not know that EVERY STATE in the US has a State FreeRepublic.com forum within Free Republic. Keeping up with what is going on in one’s state is where the action is for taking our country back.
It has been a wish of mine that EVERY Freeper would sign on to their state forum, or at least visit it often to keep up with issues and discussion of candidates running in that particular state. If anyone reading this needs the link to their state FR forum, or info on how to sign on, just FreepMail me.
The reason Florida and several states made great progress during the last election is because they were keeping up with actions in their particular state and were involved in those actions! Just look at the states that made great strides in electing Conservatives, and you will see the FreeRepublic.com State Forums that are very active.
Announcement from South Florida:
Friends,
Please consider joining Congressman West at the Fourth Annual Big Bike Riders Children's Foundation “Celebration of Smilies” Charity Motorcycle Ride this coming Sunday, March 20th, at Broward General Medical Center, 1600 S Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale.
Congressman West will be the Grand Marshall as well as former Miami Heat Glen Rice. All proceeds will go toward the expansion and renovation of Chris Evert Children's Hospital. So please join your friends, neighbors, fellow conservatives on this Broward Sheriff's Office-escorted ride from Broward General to Bru’s Room Sports Grill in Coral Springs.
Pre-event/registration activities at Broward General will include a free breakfast, music, vendors, and presentations by city and hospital officials. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m., and the ride starts at 10. Cost is $20 per person and $30 for two-up (two people on a bike). Finish line festivities will feature food, live bands, a huge vendor mall, motorcycle drill team performances, stunt performances, and bike-builder displays.
Please visit http://bbrcf.com/ for registration and additional information.
We hope to see you there.
Conservative Community Organizing
Upstairs
LOL. Someone should build a Patrick Murphy Wack-a-mole game and install it at NRCC headquarters.
I want to personally invite you to join me and learn more about what I am doing in Washington to further this great country along.
March Town Hall Events
Coral Springs High School
Tuesday, March 22nd
7-9 p.m.
7201 W. Sample Road
Coral Springs
Temple Eamanu-El
Wednesday, March 23rd
7-9 p.m.
190 North County Road
Palm Beach
*March 23rd: additional parking at St. Edwards Church parking lot on
Sunrise Ave/N. County Rd.
Sure hope you can join me.
Sincerely,
Allen West
Member of Congress
http://west.house.gov/
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