I believe Allen West could have been a great leader but voter fraud made sure they didn’t happen.
Let me tell you this story.
Charles Lollar ran for Steny Hoyers seat in 2010 he was a man running much as Allen West. A brilliant black man, Conservative, Well spoken, he beat Steny in every debate they had, I worked hard to get him elected, but his fellow blacks in Northern Charles County and Prince George’s County were too used to Steny’s entitlements ,and he was beaten.
This year we had Mr. O’Donnell run for Steny’s seat. Mr. O’Donnell worked hard, but the odds were stacked against him. Mr. O’Donnell was well qualifies as he had served as a State representative for many years and was head of the Minority in the State legislature.
Mr. Lollar was asked to help Mr. O’Donnell , but he did not.
Now Charles Lollar is thinking of running for Governor, and because of his refusal to help O’Donnell I am having a hard time making up my mind whether or not to back Mr. Lollar.
I like Mr. West a lot, a helluva lot, but let’s wait and see what he does in the next two years to help Republcans before we reach an ironclad devotion.
You forget (or ignore) the Republicans who re-drew his district to make sure he wouldn't return to office.
I would like West to come back to Tennessee where he can run for Senator against Alexander. Alexander will side with Dingy more often than not.