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West raises cash off comment about 80 House Democrats being communists

By | 04.13.12 | 10:32 am

Rep. Allen West, R-Fort Lauderdale, is standing by comments he made during a town hall a few days ago, in which he claimed up to 80 U.S. House Democrats are members of the Communist Party.

West compares Democratic ‘propaganda’ to Nazis’

By | 12.16.11 | 10:14 am

Rep. Allen West, R-Fort Lauderdale, does not like the fact that a strong majority of Americans disapproves of Congress and is pinning the blame on Republicans. According to a recent interview with Politico, West thinks the Democratic Party’s messaging is the reason for the belief — messaging he says Nazi propagandist Joseph Goebbels would be impressed with.

DCCC releases attack ads against Allen West

By | 11.30.11 | 2:39 pm

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee today released attack ads aimed at Rep. Allen West, R-Fort Lauderdale. The ads blame the failure of the so-called congressional “Super Committee” on Republicans like West and accused him of “demanding more tax breaks for billionaires.”

Patrick Murphy (left) (Pic via Facebook)

Murphy to West: ‘This is Congress, not a professional wrestling match’

By | 08.17.11 | 3:15 pm

One of Rep. Allen West’s 2012 Democratic challengers, Patrick Murphy, recently sent out an email to his supporters criticizing West for his consistently aggressive rhetoric.

Rep. Allen West, R-Fort Lauderdale (Pic by Gage Skidmore)

One of 2012′s most anticipated races is well under way

By | 08.12.11 | 9:00 am

The fight for Florida’s 22nd congressional district is shaping up to be one of the most closely watched and expensive elections in the country. Again.

Attorney General Pam Bondi (Pic via myfloridalegal.com)

Six in the morning: A six-pack of infobits you might have missed

By | 08.03.11 | 8:04 am

Attorney General Pam Bondi said she’s ordering an independent investigation into the controversial firing of prosecutors who were going after foreclosure mills. Plus: five more important items!

Rep. Allen West, R-Fort Lauderdale (Pic by Debra Todd)

Dem. opponent in race for West’s seat raises $450,000 in second quarter

By | 07.11.11 | 1:15 pm

Patrick Murphy, one of two Democrats running to unseat tea party favorite Rep. Allen West, R-Fort Lauderdale, has reported that he raised $450,000 in the second quarter.

Rep. Allen West, R-Fort Lauderdale (Pic by Debra Todd)

Former West Palm Beach mayor picks up Emily’s List endorsement in challenge to West

By | 06.09.11 | 9:23 am

Emily’s List has endorsed former West Palm Beach Mayor Lois Frankel to challenge Rep. Allen West, R-Fort Lauderdale, in his upcoming reelection bid. Emily’s List is a progressive organization that works to get Democratic and pro-reproductive rights candidates elected to public office.

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