DeMint is not interested and he has said as much. In fact, he is in his last term as Senator.
Palin refused to run, she has said no.
I like West, but if West were interested he would have run. he has no business being elevated ahead of other people who did run.
West’s being a junior congressman pretty much makes it impossible for him to have announced.
However, if our “what if” game, it is possible for a stellar leader to get tapped on the shoulder and asked to put his name in contention.
West has some good credentials. For one, he’s fearless.