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'''Allen West''' (born February 7, 1961 in Atlanta, Georgia) is a former United States Army Lieutenant Colonel and the current [[Republican]] Representative of [[Florida]]'s 22nd congressional district. West received his Bachelors degree from University of Tennessee and Masters degree from Kansas State University, both in political science. He also holds a Master of Military Arts and Sciences from the US Army Command and General Staff Officer College in political theory and military operations.
'''Allen West''' (born February 7, 1961 in [[Atlanta]], [[Georgia]]) is a former [[Republican]] [[United States Representative]] for [[Florida]]'s 22nd congressional district. He was previously a [[United States Army]] Lieutenant Colonel. West received his Bachelor's degree from the [[University of Tennessee]] and his Master's degree from [[Kansas State University]], both in political science. He also holds a Master's of Military Arts and Sciences from the U.S. Army Command and General Staff Officer College in political theory and military operations.
His military career includes serving in several combat zones: [[Operation Desert Storm]], in [[Operation Iraqi Freedom]], where he was battalion commander for the Army’s 4th Infantry Division, and in [[Afghanistan]], where he trained Afghan officers. Also, West taught a year of high school in Broward County, Florida. West had the support of the [[Senate Conservatives Fund]] and the [[Tea Party Movement]]. Critics of the Tea Party occasionally slander it by claiming it's inherently racist, yet most likely haven't heard of West, and other conservative African-American members.
His military career includes serving in several combat zones: [[Operation Desert Storm]], [[Operation Iraqi Freedom]] (in which he was battalion commander for the Army’s 4th Infantry Division), and [[Afghanistan]], where he trained Afghan officers. Also, West taught a year of high school in Broward County, Florida. He had the support of the [[Senate Conservatives Fund]] and the [[Tea Party Movement]]. Critics of the Tea Party occasionally slander it by claiming it's inherently racist, yet most likely haven't heard of West, and other conservative African-American members.{{fact}}
He is married to Angela and they have two children.
He is married to Angela West, and the couple have two children.
[[Liberal]] exploitation of [[early voting]] and questionable ballots caused the [[liberal media]] to insist that West lost his 2012 reelection bid to Democrat [[Patrick Murphy]] by a mere 0.7%.{{fact}} West contested the election; however, he conceded on November 20, 2012, citing "high evidentiary hurdles."<ref> http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2012/11/20/after-recount-west-concedes-in-tight-congressional-race/?hpt=hp_t2 </ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/wp/2012/11/20/florida-rep-allen-west-concedes/|title=Florida Rep. Allen West concedes|first=Sean|last=Sullivan|date=November 20, 2012|accessdate=November 20, 2012|work=Washington Post}}</ref>
==Quotes==
==Quotes==
{{cquote| His parents instilled in him a very basic principle, love of [[God]] and Country.}}
{{cquote| His parents instilled in him a very basic principle, love of [[God]] and Country.}}{{fact}}
{{cquote|If Joseph Goebbels was around, he’d be very proud of the Democrat Party, because they have an incredible propaganda machine.<ref>http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/199821-rep-west-nazi-goebbels-would-be-very-proud-of-the-democrat-party</ref>}}
{{cquote|If Joseph Goebbels was around, he’d be very proud of the Democrat Party, because they have an incredible propaganda machine.<ref>http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/199821-rep-west-nazi-goebbels-would-be-very-proud-of-the-democrat-party</ref>}}
==References==
==References==
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