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Allen West concedes to Patrick Murphy
Politico ^ | 11-20-2012 | ALEX ISENSTADT

Posted on 11/20/2012 3:32:47 AM PST by sheikdetailfeather

Florida Rep. Allen West — the tea party pugilist and face of the class of House Republicans that stormed to power two years ago — conceded Tuesday to 29-year-old construction executive Patrick Murphy in one of the nation’s highest-profile congressional races.

After two weeks of battle with St. Lucie County elections officials — and a recount of early votes that wound up extending Murphy’s lead — West acknowledged that he couldn’t surmount his 1,904-vote, or 0.58 percent, deficit. That difference was just outside the 0.5 percent threshold to automatically trigger a recount of all votes.

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TOPICS: Breaking News; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: Florida
KEYWORDS: 112th; allen; allenwest; concedes; fl2012; florida; voterfraud; west
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To: sheikdetailfeather

” - - - I say he should be our next president! - - - “

AND SO SAY ALL OF US!

The 2016 Presidential Campaign has begun for Allen West!


41 posted on 11/20/2012 5:54:12 AM PST by Graewoulf ((Traitor John Roberts' Obama"care" violates Sherman Anti-Trust Law, AND the U.S. Constitution.))
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To: Catsrus

“I’m so mad, I’m spitting nails. His seat was stolen, pure and simple and those who aided in this - well, all I can say is God help you! I don’t have much feeling for my country any more. Sorry, I just don’t.”

When there is open voter fraud, (Black Panthers, Acorn, Election officials ect.) and no steps are taken to correct and prosecute the country is gone......Bought my first weapon today.....I do not feel safe in this once GREAT AMERICA any longer......God Bless America and those who love her original CHRISTIAN values and respect her CONSTITUTION.....


42 posted on 11/20/2012 6:03:23 AM PST by 3722535r
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To: timestax

A DUTY CALLS PING!


43 posted on 11/20/2012 6:38:46 AM PST by Graewoulf ((Traitor John Roberts' Obama"care" violates Sherman Anti-Trust Law, AND the U.S. Constitution.))
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To: WVKayaker
My "dream Team" would have Sarah as Prez (more exec experience), and West as VP! Both would shake up the libs, BIGTIME!

That's not going to happen as long as they have MSNBC and we have nothing to counter it. The republican party cannot even get a moderate elected against a pResident who has a worst record than Jimmy Carter.

Let's see a 24/7 TV news network version of CNS or Breitbart first, then maybe we'll have a chance.

We need a right wing news network to take the leftist pressure off fair and balanced, center Fox News.

We're probably going to be seeing a democrat in the WH after 2016. If not an Obama third term then someone else.

44 posted on 11/20/2012 6:42:39 AM PST by tsowellfan (Allen West for Speaker!)
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To: sheikdetailfeather
Registered Voters as of 10/1/2012 | Total 173,304 | Dem 74,281 | Rep 55,755 | NPA 36,517 | Other 6,751 |

Allen West won 53,000 votes in in a county with this kind of registration.

That's pretty good especially since 10,000 of those who voted for him also voted for the Democratic Supervisor of Elections who won 10,000 more votes than Obama.

Someone needs to find some of these 10,000 people and ask them what they were thinking.

45 posted on 11/20/2012 6:57:36 AM PST by Uncle Chip
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To: sheikdetailfeather

This is probably a good thing as Col. West will go onto bigger things and will now have a bigger platform.
Being a Congressman, he is one of 535, now he can do whatever he wants - look at the impact that Sarah Palin had after the loss in 2008.


46 posted on 11/20/2012 6:59:32 AM PST by PMAS (All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing)
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To: WVKayaker

I wonder if they’ll prorate his dues to the Black Caucus?


47 posted on 11/20/2012 7:03:10 AM PST by Mashood
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To: exit82
In a just world, the FL SoS would order a recount due to what has been exposed.

Yes, she should! Allen West is not the loser here--the voters are.

48 posted on 11/20/2012 7:04:24 AM PST by World'sGoneInsane (If you repeat a lie enough--it is not true--it is just propaganda.)
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To: sheikdetailfeather
Alan West is a worthy leader and deserves our support even if this particular battle didn't end well.

Prayers for Alan West and all true patriots, and the future of our nation in the face of the socialist occupation.

49 posted on 11/20/2012 7:11:47 AM PST by Caipirabob (Communists... Socialists... Democrats...Traitors... Who can tell the difference?)
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To: World'sGoneInsane

Yes, she should!

***************

For what it’s worth..

http://www.dos.state.fl.us/oss/secretary-bio.aspx


50 posted on 11/20/2012 7:17:54 AM PST by deport
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To: WVKayaker

A Great Ticket. I’d vote for the ticket no matter which was at the top.


51 posted on 11/20/2012 7:18:36 AM PST by no-to-illegals (Please God, Protect and Bless Our Men and Women in Uniform with Victory. Amen.)
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To: Graewoulf

He’d get my vote.

But running a candidate of his caliber in a nation that elected Obama is like casting pearls before swine.


52 posted on 11/20/2012 7:22:14 AM PST by BlatherNaut
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To: Christie at the beach

I’m done w the GOP. This election really was a kick in the balls on many levels.


53 posted on 11/20/2012 7:23:09 AM PST by GlockThe Vote (The Obama Adminstration: 2nd wave of attacks on America after 9/11)
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To: sheikdetailfeather

The Rats stole another one.


54 posted on 11/20/2012 7:28:17 AM PST by Blood of Tyrants (Why is the government more concerned about protecting a microbe on Mars than an unborn baby here?)
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To: sheikdetailfeather

West for RNC Chair!


55 posted on 11/20/2012 7:30:23 AM PST by dfwgator
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To: sheikdetailfeather
We lose a good leader and reelect and pansy-assed spoiled brat who yawns while on the international state.
56 posted on 11/20/2012 7:31:30 AM PST by Chgogal (Obama murdered the SEALs.They "were hung out to dry, basically exposed like a set of dog balls,...")
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To: sheikdetailfeather
said he can serve his country without a title.

Sarah said the same thing many times. Evil cannot defeat their spirit.

57 posted on 11/20/2012 7:32:08 AM PST by presently no screen name
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To: sheikdetailfeather

Newsmax
Allen West Concedes to Democrat Patrick Murphy
Tuesday, November 20, 2012 07:10 AM

By: Martin Gould

Combative Florida Rep. Allen West has finally accepted that a recount cannot propel him to a come-from-behind victory and conceded his House race early Tuesday morning to Democrat challenger Patrick Murphy.

“While many questions remain unanswered, today I am announcing that I will take no further action to contest the outcome of this election,” West said in a statement released on his Facebook page.


58 posted on 11/20/2012 7:34:38 AM PST by KeyLargo
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To: sheikdetailfeather

“I say he should be our next president!”

DITTO !


59 posted on 11/20/2012 7:34:38 AM PST by Let's Roll (Save the world's best healthcare - REPEAL, DEFUND Obamacare!)
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To: sheikdetailfeather

Sad, but not unforeseen. From what I understand, the district (thanks Florida GOP, you damn idiots) was mostly rat. He still did good and I think he will win in 2 years. I hope he takes this time to recharge and get ready. I hope he goes all out next time. He is a leader in the conservative movement and he needs to be out there, engaging and educating.

You the man Col. West.


60 posted on 11/20/2012 7:36:54 AM PST by ABQHispConservative (Only fake Christians vote or are Democrats.)
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