It is amazing to watch angry men grapple with their failures rather than their anger.
The Republican Party was not the place to find reasons for complaining about voter suppression. The Democrats have been the champions of the under served in this election while the Republicans have attempted to estrange every voter other than white men.
Allen West needs to do two things if he is angry. First, complain to the Florida governor Rick Scot. Second, 'If he can't live within the laws of the USA he needs to leave.' I am sure the Middle East would appreciate the talents of an angry retired USA general.
The Republican Party was not the place to find reasons for complaining about voter suppression. The Democrats have been the champions of the under served in this election while the Republicans have attempted to estrange every voter other than white men.
Allen West needs to do two things if he is angry. First, complain to the Florida governor Rick Scot. Second, 'If he can't live within the laws of the USA he needs to leave.' I am sure the Middle East would appreciate the talents of an angry retired USA general.
MATT SEDENSKY
Associated Press
November 8, 2012
...The conservative congressman (click here) has refused to concede, but Murphy seized on the projections of several news organizations, declaring himself the victor after a long and often vicious campaign. It was unclear what effect West's actions could have on Murphy's 2,456-vote lead in the unofficial count, but the Republican's hopes appeared to be fading.
"You can always file a lawsuit," said constitutional lawyer Bob Jarvis of Nova Southeastern University, "but I don't see that as a viable option."
Murphy had 50.4 percent of the vote, giving him a margin of about three-quarters of a percentage point. That is above the threshold for a recount under state law. All precincts had reported their tallies but West held out hope for a surge of support from provisional and other outstanding ballots. That looked increasingly unlikely....
