Former Florida Congressman and Tea Party favorite Lt. Col. Allen West has made his return to politics, but this time in Texas.
This morning West claimed victory as the new chairman of the Republican Party of Texas unseating chairman James Dickey:
“I just want to say how truly humbled I am by this honor, and that I will work hard for Texas and Texans. I would like to thank my amazing and dedicated team, as well as an incredible number of supporters. Thank you all! Now the work begins…”
Congratulations Allen, great job! https://t.co/jjeUk1SwGm
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 20, 2020
In a statement on Facebook, Dickey wrote “I wish Lt. Col. West the very best in this role. Thank you for the honor of serving as your Chair. Let’s win in November. May God bless you and May God bless Texas.”
The voting took place Sunday evening and results were tabulated into the wee hours of Monday morning.
West, a one-term Congressman, was propelled into the nation’s capital amidst the 2010 Tea Party wave defeating incumbent Congressman Ron Klein (D-FL) by nearly a whopping 9% margin in Florida’s 22nd congressional seat – a seat he unsuccessfully ran for 2 years prior.
Due to redistricting, the seat West held became even more Democratic and he decided to run for re-election in a neighboring district. He soundly won the primary but lost the general election to Democrat Patrick Murphy, who switched parties in 2011, by a narrow margin of 2,000 votes.
After leaving Congress, West became a frequent contributor on Fox News, a member of the National Rifle Association’s Board of Directors in 2016, and the Executive Director of the National Center for Policy Analysis from July 2016 to mid-2017.
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Congratulations we stand with you
Love that man!!!
Glad to see you back Col. West!!
I would gladly follow Col. West into battle.
CONGRATULATIONS!! 🙂
Congratulations!
Hooray!! With Allen West at the helm, we have leadership that will represent true TEXAS values. My family and friends are celebrating his victory.
This is an answer to many prayers. Thank you
What an honor it is for Lt. Col. Allen West to be the Texas Republican Chairman. What a disgrace it was for Jeb Bush and the establishment FL Republicans to gerrymander this honorable man out of the Congressional seat he held representing Florida.
Thank you for standing for all Americans
A good man from all indications. But we need him in Congress.
Congratulations Lt. Col. Allen West. You are a God send for the Republican Party and America.
I do not know James Dickey, but I do believe Texas Republicans could not have a more honorable and capable man leading their party in Texas.
Go West voters, go! West in 2024
We need the Col at the helm.
(The most regretful element in the country’s “life” today is that the 2020 spot is not up for grabs to the Col.) I’ve never contributed $ to a campaign but this man has changed my inclinations.
Welcome to Texas Lt.Col. West! We could not be more proud to have you here. We are thrilled to have you.
CONGRATULATIONS, Col. West! This country desperately NEEDS men like you in government and politics. Glad you’re back in the saddle!
CANGRATULATIONS!!
Go, get ’em, Colonel…!! 🙂
Glad to see Col. West isn’t burned out on politics, he has much to offer all America. Hey Texas, howz ’bout you share him?
This man is an experienced leader, many are ready when he hollers “GO”!
Dang it, Allen. We needed you here in Fla.