Allen West is Running for Governor

[gll]

I like Allen West, but his not being a native is a point against him for me.

That he's flirted with the idea of #TEXIT puts him a point up...

Obviously, there will be a primary, and I only hope that contest will not create an opportunity for the DemonRats. I'd be more comfortable with West if he was running for an open office.

 

[leVieux]

I have spoken with Colonel West in person, he is the "real deal".

Dan Patrick wants to be Governor. Cornyn has let us down to many times.

Who will the Dem's run ? "Beto" ?

leVieux

 

[rotor]

I like Abbott and West. Why should I switch from Abbott to West? Two good guys running against each other in the primary is bad news.
Last time I donated to West he lost in Florida. My donations tend to be the kiss of death.

 

[Harry_Gorilla]

I'm conservatively optimistic. Greg GrAbbott has done some despicable things regarding the Wuhan, but has done great w.r.t. abortion and 2A. I've always thought highly of Allen West, but I need to get more informed to make a good decision on my position.


Where's he from?

Born February 7, 1961 in Atlanta, GA, 7 months after me, in the same hospital.

I met him about 6 weeks ago while he visited my office. Incredibly nice man. Not sure what he had under the coat, but appeared to be a mid-frame semi-auto.

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[candcallen]

I like him over a car salesman, sorry @Rhino .

That said all in the primary will get an equal look from me. The more choice the better. Who can beat the dem is important.

I'll tell you, I would rather see him as LT Gov in the TX system, but I get that he has bigger goals. That's something I will consider too. It could be good or bad.

 

[Rhino]

I like him over a car salesman, sorry @Rhino .

That said all in the primary will get an equal look from me. The more choice the better. Who can beat the dem is important.

I'll tell you, I would rather see him as LT Gov in the TX system, but I get that he has bigger goals. That's something I will consider too. It could be good or bad.

You don’t have to be sorry. This does seem like potentially a better option. Need to look over his record.

 

[Axxe55]

You don’t have to be sorry. This does seem like potentially a better option. Need to look over his record.

From what I have seen, read and heard from him, and about him, he has a pretty good record to stand on.

I'd put more faith and trust in West than a used car salesman, or an actor any day of the week.

 

[Hoji]

“Carpet baggers” from Georgia;
Albert Calvin Grimes, William Wells, Manson Shied, Edwin T. Mitchell, and William T. Malone.

“Carpet baggers from Tennessee ;
Micajah Autry
Joseph Bayless
John Blair
Samuel B. Blair
James Bowie
Robert Campbell
David Crockett
Squire Daymon
William Deardorf
Almeron Dickinson
John H. Dillard
John H. Dillard, Nashville
James L. Ewing
James Girard Garrett
John M. Hayes
Charles M. Heiskell,
William Marshall
Albert Martin
William Mills
Andrew M. Nelson
James Robertson
James M. Rose
Andrew H. Smith
Joshua G. Smith
A. Spain Summerlin
William E. Summers.
William Taylor
John W. Thomson
Burke Trammel
Asa Walker,
Jacob Walker,
Joseph G. Washington.

Allen West is in good company.

 

[Coyote9]

I'm conservatively optimistic. Greg GrAbbott has done some despicable things regarding the Wuhan, but has done great w.r.t. abortion and 2A. I've always thought highly of Allen West, but I need to get more informed to make a good decision on my position.


Where's he from?

I agree, want to read/hear his platform before voting for him. I already think that he is a great guy!

 

[oldag]

What has been his legislative history on the 2A?

 

[candcallen]

What has been his legislative history on the 2A?

Well you will have to dig for that related to specific Bills.

Nra board member, still IIRC, who wants wayne gone who thinks gun control equal tyranny.

Never heard of anything but top ratings by pro gun groups.

 

[seeker_two]

Anyone who would vote for Abbott over West really wasn't paying attention over the last few years.....

 

[Polkwright]

I'm not at all sure about him. For one, he seems like a politician in search of an office. Why did he come to Texas?

Secondly, in a war setting maybe "the end justifies the means" to a degree but in the civilian world that doesn't cut it. For me.

 

[Big Green]

I’ve always viewed West positively but I’m not sure about him for Governor. I’ll be voting for Chad Prather in the primary.

 

[Byrd666]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allen_West_(politician)

https://west4texas.com/about-ltc-allen-west-ret/

 

[Sasquatch]

Here's an excerpt from his Wiki page, for those who don't click..

West was charged with violating Articles 128 (assault) and 134 (general article) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. During a hearing held as part of an Article 32 investigation in November 2003, West stated, "I know the method I used was not right, but I wanted to take care of my soldiers."[22] The charges were ultimately referred to an Article 15 proceeding rather than court-martial, at which West was fined $5,000.[21] West accepted the judgment and retired with full benefits as a lieutenant colonel in the summer of 2004. Asked if he would act differently under similar circumstances, West testified, "If it's about the lives of my soldiers at stake, I'd go through hell with a gasoline can."[22] At his hearing, West said that there were no ambushes against American forces in Taji until he was relieved of his leadership post a month later.[22] After West's retirement he received more than 2,000 letters and e-mails offering him moral support.[21] A letter supporting West was signed by 95 members of the U.S. Congress and sent to the Secretary of the Army.[21]

 

[Hoji]

Here's an excerpt from his Wiki page, for those who don't click..

The parts highlighted in red speak volumes of his character.

 

[V-Tach]

Heard him debate a Muslim once....he knew the Quran better than the Muslim....

He put in the work when studying the enemy.......very intelligent.......

 

[gll]

Quite apart from what part it should play, with race being such a hot issue, how would West's race play in the election, and especially against the potential DemonRat contenders?

Does he have the ability to draw minority DemonRat voters?

I can imagine Abbott losing to a blue wave, would West be a better candidate on that count, or is a Republican governorship secure regardless of candidate?

 

[Sasquatch]

Quite apart from what part it should play, with race being such a hot issue, how would West's race play in the election, and especially against the potential DemonRat contenders?

Does he have the ability to draw minority DemonRat voters?

I can imagine Abbott losing to a blue wave, would West be a better candidate on that count, or is a Republican governorship secure regardless of candidate?

The lefties will step on their dicks to call him an Uncle Tom and show themselves for the racists they are. They will try to attack him over his Article 15 - but anyone who actually gives a damn about our country or our soldiers will see what he did was right, even if his methods were wrong.

But if they're running a white male candidate for governor, against Allen West - Mr. West can play the race card in a smooth way - trumpeting that he would be the first black governor of the state, and it would honor the memories of the black men who founded the Texas Republican Party after the proclamation that became Juneteenth.

I've read that there were notions to float Lina Hildago as a gubernatorial candidate - because her puppet masters aren't content with fucking up Harris County, and I guess they are ready to open their deep pockets up deeper in an attempt to seat her there. Worse yet - since the Lt Gov is a more powerful piece - they could focus on getting her, or Beto, or whoever to the Lt Gov position instead of Governor.

The only candidate floated who I think could pull off an honest "blue wave" in Texas would be Hollywood. "Fast Times: Austin" could be the campaign slogan. Non-politicals would vote for him out of name recognition, not giving a damn or knowing anything about his leanings. Lefties vote as a bloc - so whoever is on the ballet, even if its a potato smuggled in from Guatemala, would get their vote.

I would love to see the backlash if/when the lefties try to smear Allen West based on his race.