[onyx]

"I think by September, October, maybe we'll see a front-runner. But right now, you know, kind of lukewarm."

I think he's right......

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[ilgipper]

Hard to disagree. Most of the declared candidates or the ones in exploratory mode are lacking. Most of the people we would like to see run have declined or appear not to be preparing to get in the race. The one exception is Cain, who is an unconventional candidate who right now fills the void for a motivated electorate. He may turn out to rise to the occasion, or someone else may, but right now, it is a pretty ho-him cast.

[OldNavyVet]

The current crop of Republican presidential candidates is "lukewarm" and unexciting, said Rep. Allen West (R-Fla.)

Sarah Palin is not yet a Republican presidential candidate.

[Tomhorn]

He is right on as usual. With the exception of Herman Cain, none have really sparked much interest. I expect things to be much different in another 6-8 months.

[Joe 6-pack]

I agree with West's assessment, but as I've stated before, I think Santorum could really burnish his image and standing by coming out and addressing his 2004 endorsement of Specter. He could break free of the inside-the-beltway RINOs by admitting his mistake of putting party over principle, acknowledging the price he paid for doing so, and asserting that he would carry that lesson into the oval office.

IMHO, his failure to do so is a big mistake.

[Windflier]

I'm with the Colonel.

I'm "Waitin' On A Woman" (by Brad Paisley).

[Windflier]

"West's words might sound disappointing to someone like former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin (R), a potential presidential candidate..."

I highly doubt it. The writer is projecting a reaction to West's statement onto Sarah Palin that she likely hasn't had, for the simple fact that she's not even in the race at this point.

If anything, I'd say that West just telegraphed to Sarah that we're all getting a little impatient.

[Recovering_Democrat]

I love AW. Marco, too. But goodness gracious, I don’t hang on every word they say.

Right now, I am leaning toward Pawlenty and Cain.

If the primary were today, I’d study those two closely and make a choice.

When/if West makes an endorsement, I’ll look at that person, too—but he doesn’t think for me. (I’m not saying this to criticize your post, but to remind everyone that honest discussion and difference of opinion can happen between Tea Party people.)

RD

[EternalVigilance]

With his vote to continue a hundred million dollars in ObamaCare funding for school-based medical clinics, which amount to nothing more than gateways to the Planned Parenthood slaughterhouses, I find myself underwhelmed by Congressman West.

[yefragetuwrabrumuy]

I do wish that somebody would whisper in congressman West’s ear that he should go on a recruiting drive in the military and among military retirees, for peers that he respects to also run for congress.

The military is a great storehouse of such people, and their country needs them.

[beaversmom]

I think he needs to keep his negative opinions to himself. Okay to feel that way, but no reason to broadcast it to the leftist media.

[newzjunkey]

It certainly *is* lukewarm, Col West. It’s downright pitiful.

[RedMDer]

“He’s shouting all aboard the bullet train to bankruptcy…
The 2012 election begins here. We will fight for America
and it starts here in Madison, Wisconsin.
Mr. President, game on!”
- Sarah Palin Madison, Wisconsin. April 16, 2011.

[Oceander]

Rep. West speaks for a lot of us on this subject.

[Freedom_Is_Not_Free]

Not underwhelmed so much as disgusted.