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Rep. Allen West: I'd Step Up to Vice-Presidential Plate if Asked to Run
http://www.newsmax.com ^ | Monday, 16 Jan 2012 11:12 AM

Posted on 01/19/2012 8:24:43 AM PST by Lucky9teen

U.S. Rep. Allen West, who generally has deflected suggestions that he could be a vice-presidential candidate, now is saying he would “step up to the plate” if asked.

The freshman Florida Republican and tea party favorite took that swing at pitches from three constituents at a town hall meeting, according to The Palm Beach Post.

In answer to the voters’ written questions at the meeting, West said: "If people come to me and ask me to continue to serve my country in a higher capacity, I'm not going to say no. It would be an incredible privilege and honor. I doubt that I'm on anybody's list.

“Thank you for asking and if it came to fruition, yeah, I'd step up to the plate," West said, drawing applause, the Post reported.

West previously had answered the way he did at a recent Boca Raton homeowners meeting, the Post noted.

"If somebody were to ask, I've got to pray about it first. I've got to talk to Mrs. West and my two little girls about it, and then we'll make the best decision for our country and also for us as a family," West said.

He changed that up a bit last week when Boca Raton public relations agent Barry Epstein asked a about the possibility of West’s becoming a vice-presidential candidate on his Internet show, the Post reported.

"I've always said that that's something I'd have to pray about, I'd have to talk to my family about, make sure we make the right decision," West began. "But if someone asks you to step up and serve your country, I'm not going to turn my back on my country."

West added: "I'm not going to say no, but I doubt that I'm on anyone's list for consideration."

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TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Government; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: vicepresident; west
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1 posted on 01/19/2012 8:24:46 AM PST by Lucky9teen
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To: Lucky9teen

Yes! Please!!!!!!


2 posted on 01/19/2012 8:26:16 AM PST by wally-balls
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To: Lucky9teen

I would love a Gingrich/West ticket!


3 posted on 01/19/2012 8:27:59 AM PST by Maceman (Obama: As American as nasei goreng)
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To: Lucky9teen
GINGRICH/WEST!!!

Either one could shred any debater the liberals could find!

4 posted on 01/19/2012 8:28:12 AM PST by SWAMPSNIPER (The Second Amendment, a Matter of Fact, Not a Matter of Opinion)
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To: Lucky9teen

Why are you setting your sights so low, General West?


5 posted on 01/19/2012 8:29:47 AM PST by WayneS (Comments now include 25% MORE sarcasm for no additional charge...)
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To: Lucky9teen

Wow, it just keeps gettng interestinger and interestinger.:)


6 posted on 01/19/2012 8:29:55 AM PST by Leep (Paul/Vantura 2016)
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To: Maceman

Would love to see a West, Biden VP debate.


7 posted on 01/19/2012 8:31:18 AM PST by duckman (Herman 2012 was Zero's worst night mare.)
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To: WayneS

I’m sorry: COLONEL West.

I’m not sure where my mind was on that one...


8 posted on 01/19/2012 8:33:31 AM PST by WayneS (Comments now include 25% MORE sarcasm for no additional charge...)
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To: Lucky9teen

I’d rather Lt. Col. West be appointed Secretary of Defense


9 posted on 01/19/2012 8:35:56 AM PST by SeekAndFind
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To: Lucky9teen

Brokered convention. Presidential candidate West.


10 posted on 01/19/2012 8:41:56 AM PST by GOP_Party_Animal
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To: WayneS
Low? You think the VP position is a low post for a new congressman? Isn't that how Obozo was elected? He came from no where and was never vetted?
11 posted on 01/19/2012 8:45:38 AM PST by SoldierDad (Proud dad of an Army Soldier arriving tonight in Hawaii from his tour in Afghanistan.)
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To: Lucky9teen

Yes!


12 posted on 01/19/2012 8:47:48 AM PST by combat_boots (The Lion of Judah cometh. Hallelujah. Gloria Patri, Filio et Spiritui Sancto.)
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To: Lucky9teen

Now this could be interesting...Gingrich/West, with a Palin, Perry, Santorum and others in that administration..?


13 posted on 01/19/2012 8:52:02 AM PST by who knows what evil? (G-d saved more animals than people on the ark...www.siameserescue.org.)
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To: Lucky9teen

Phone call for Speaker Gingrich...


14 posted on 01/19/2012 8:54:01 AM PST by Tex-Con-Man (T. Coddington Van Voorhees VII 2012 - "Together, I Shall Ride You To Victory")
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To: Maceman
I would love a Gingrich/West ticket!

Watch the liberal heads...


15 posted on 01/19/2012 8:58:40 AM PST by USS Alaska (Nuke The Terrorist Savages)
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To: wally-balls


16 posted on 01/19/2012 8:59:40 AM PST by GraceG
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To: Lucky9teen
As I've said, I would support Allen West for VP in a heartbeat.

But am I the only one who thinks he looks like a black Dilbert?


17 posted on 01/19/2012 9:09:09 AM PST by Maceman (Obama: As American as nasei goreng)
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You read my mind. West would eat Obama’s lunch on many things.


18 posted on 01/19/2012 9:09:55 AM PST by chris_bdba
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You read my mind. West would eat Obama’s lunch on many things.


19 posted on 01/19/2012 9:10:06 AM PST by chris_bdba
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To: who knows what evil?

Palin dept of energy , Santorium Attorney General.....


20 posted on 01/19/2012 9:12:40 AM PST by chris_bdba
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