Candidate Profile: Allen West

Running for: House of Representatives, Florida District 22

Primary: August 24

Notable Endorsements: Sarah Palin, Vets for Freedom PAC, Liberty First PAC, Republican Campaign Majority PAC

Background: Raised in Georgia. Retired Army Lieutenant Colonel. Masters in Political Science, and Military Arts and Sciences. Taught high school for one year. Awarded numerous military honors. Now lives in Florida with wife and two daughters. Ran against incumbent Rep. Ron Klein in 2008 and lost.

Issue Breakdown:

• American Exceptionalism: !!!
• Capitalism: Believes in free-market principles and individual accountability
• Economy: Wants to transition to flat tax and redefine the tax code, support small businesses with tax cuts and incentives, stop government spending, end porkbarrel spending
  
• Energy: Wants to explore alternative energy sources to become independent
• Healthcare: Opposes ObamaCare, pledged to repeal it
• Immigration: Will enforce Constitutional mandates regarding illegal immigration, supports Arizona bill
  
• Israel: Committed to friendship with and support of Israel
• Military: Believes in strong defense, supports staying on the offensive to fight terrorism and other military threats, will grow and modernize the military

My Assessment: Allen West is quintessentially and wholly American: he worked hard to make a better life for himself, without the government's interference. Born without wealth in an urban environment, he learned to make his way honestly, diligently, and on his own. He served honorably in our military for years, and his success in life has catapulted him into the public eye. I've been unable to find a recent poll, but - especially after his endorsement from Sarah Palin - I think he has phenomenal chances.

Words cannot explain how completely I agree with and enjoy this man. Every time he opens his mouth, he says something that is exactly in line with my personal and political values. West knows what America is and what it should be. I almost wish I lived in Florida just so I could vote for him.

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