Allen West concedes to Patrick Murphy

Politico ^ | 11-20-2012 | ALEX ISENSTADT

[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.

[sheikdetailfeather]

He was just on Fox & Friends and said he can serve his country without a title and wishes Murphy well. He will be spending Thanksgiving with his family.

[WVKayaker]

[sheikdetailfeather]

I say he should be our next president!

[Truth29]

Sigh. And now all the vote fraud, irregularities and legal violations by St Lucie county election officials will simply be forgotten.

[WVKayaker]

My "dream Team" would have Sarah as Prez (more exec experience), and West as VP! Both would shake up the libs, BIGTIME!

[littleharbour]

Redistricted by the state GOP. Given Luke warm support by the national GOP. Victim of massive voter fraud and left to swing in the wind by the corrupt courts and spineless GOP. This is what happens when you’re a black conservative. The Dems hate you and the GOP doesn’t want you.

[jimsin]

THEY VOTED OUT COL. WEST...? TRULY FLORI-DUHHHH

[FES0844]

He’d get my vote.
Thank you Col. West for your service.

[exit82]

He fought well.

And he forever exposed the fact that Gertrude Walker is corrupt and incompetent.

It is now up to the people of Florida to demand a recount due to the heinous irregularities that took place.

In a just world, the FL SoS would order a recount due to what has been exposed.

[jimsin]

SARAH AND THE COL. TRULY THE FINEST AMERICA HAS TO OFFER....

AND WHAT DID WE END UP WITH?

LOOK IT UP IN YOUR WEBSTERS UNDER 'MIND BOGGLING'

[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.

[MayflowerMadam]

I love that pic. America’s best hope for survival, and two of the most “hot” GOP members. Can’t help but compare West’s manliness and Hussein’s fairy-ness.

[windsorknot]

Wishful thinking. This country just reelected Barack 0bama.

[magellan]

It continues to amaze me. An open seat, redistricted to be less Repbublican, in the largest metro area of the state, and the Democrats only have one interested candidate and don't even have a primary.

And that person is a 29 year old punk who's claim to fame is worked at his daddy's company and got busted drinking on a fake ID.

This is the best the Dims can offer.

[Catsrus]

I feel like crying for West. However, God must have a better plan for his life. What a loss!

[driftdiver]

oh shut up at least we voted him into office in the first place, what have you done?

[Kakaze]

And that person is a 29 year old punk who's claim to fame is worked at his daddy's company and got busted drinking on a fake ID.

This is the best the Dims can offer.

With a complicit gop it was all they needed to offer. The kid is corrupt, which means he's controllable. It is now probably a very safe dem seat for a long time.

[Engedi]

My sentiment exactly.

Thank you Col. West for fighting the good fight, justice. You are a man of honor ...carry on soldier.

[freeangel]

The GOP elite will never win another election if I have to campaign against every one of them. Hello

[Truth29]

"Redistricted by the state GOP. Given Luke warm support by the national GOP. Victim of massive voter fraud and left to swing in the wind by the corrupt courts and spineless GOP. This is what happens when you’re a black conservative. The Dems hate you and the GOP doesn’t want you."

The GOP often seems to fight harder against conservatives than against the Democrats. People like Boehner just ooze that they would be far more comfortable just reaching across the aisle to agree with the Rats or, better yet, being the loyal opposition.