Comments on: Texas Republican Party ousts leader to give Allen West the job

By: sippin_bourbon

sippin_bourbon — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 13:25:38 +0000

I have not had the opportunity to vote for Col West.

However, if given the opportunity, I would without hesitation.

Regardless of the results this November, there should be a an effort to draft him.
Based on my understanding of GOPe politics, this position is a test. If he can hold/deliver Texas, they will consider him for higher office. Sadly, the GOPe would rather see him in a Senate seat, or return to the House. He goes a little too far off the reservation for the GOPe tastes. Too bellicose.

This is also part of the problem with the GOPe. They do not like people bucking the system. You run for President when it is your turn. If you do wait your turn, they will protect you in the primaries, because it is your turn. That is how we ended up with Dole and Romney, why Reagan had to wait until 1980. They “punched their tickets”, and waited their turn. And the party stuck with them all the way to the concession speech.

By: Dick Eagleson

Dick Eagleson — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 07:25:07 +0000

Splendid news!

I’m with Cotour. West in the White House 2025 – 2033. Then Dan Crenshaw 2033 – 2041.

By: commodude

commodude — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 00:19:31 +0000

I’d vote for Mr. West over nay of the swamp creatures. He has a spine, where most of the swampdwellers just have a hand out for donations.

By: Robert Zimmerman

Robert Zimmerman — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 21:23:49 +0000

In reply to commodude. commodude: Fixed. Thank you.

By: commodude

commodude — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 21:13:00 +0000

Typo, ousted its chairman to GIVE…

heaven knows I’m guilty of enough of them.

By: Cotour

Cotour — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 20:35:24 +0000

Should have read: “Former Congressman and future president, Allen West”.

My top pick for president, 2024 and beyond.