On Monday, the outgoing conservative Republican Congressman from Florida held a thank-you barbecue for his supporters. From TCPalm.com: "In the District 18 race that fielded almost $24 million among
the candidates and outside groups, West fell by 1,904 votes to his
Jupiter Democrat foe. 'The harder the conflict, the greater the triumph will be,' West told
supporters. 'So don't come here tonight crying over your barbecue. Come
here tonight and understand that at this place, at this time, there
will be an awakening that will go forth all across the United States of
America.'"
More: "After an expensive election that turned personal for each candidate, West assured reporters Tuesday that he's holding up fine. 'It's not like my life ends, and my life of service to this country doesn't,' he said. West first ran for Congress in 2008 in the Broward-Palm Beach seat he
currently fills, but lost to then-U.S. Rep. Ron Klein, a Democrat. West
bounced back behind Tea Party support in 2010 to upend the District 22
incumbent. As for plans to run for office, West said he hasn't decided. 'That's not for now. Now is to show appreciation for all these folks
that did so much,' West said. 'That's between my wife and I and God as
far as where we're going to go. Folks have to understand that God orders
your steps, not man, and better doors are going to open.'"
Allen West: "My Life Of Service To America Ain't Ended"
