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| Two weeks later, West concedes the race |
Republican leaders must've pressured him
hard — perhaps including pledges of post-Congressional job support — to call it a day, because
it ain't in Rep. West's nature to change his mind so quickly.
Just a few days ago, he was talking about dragging it out into 2013.
From the Associated Press, about the conservative Republican: "
Tea party firebrand Rep. Allen West
conceded his re-election fight Tuesday, two weeks after the election
gave way to court appearances, two partial recounts and unending
accusations by his camp that the vote count wasn’t fair. In a statement, the Republican freshman
said 'there are certainly still inaccuracies in the results' but not
enough to change the outcome, giving the race to Democratic newcomer
Patrick Murphy."
Now, Brotha Allen, ya got to step it up and go out with class: "Murphy campaign manager Anthony Kusich
said he was not aware of any concession call to his candidate, simply an
e-mail that was publicly distributed. In his own statement, Murphy said
he was 'humbled by Congressman West’s gracious concession' and eager to
get to work on behalf of all voters."
More: "In his concession statement, West
offered congratulations to Murphy, saying 'I pray he will serve his
constituents with honor and integrity, and put the interests of our
nation before his own.'"
