How a former right-wing congressman from Florida just became Texas GOP's new chairman
4 years, 5 months ago

How a former right-wing congressman from Florida just became Texas GOP's new chairman

Salon  

Allen West, the firebrand former Florida congressman, has defeated Texas GOP Chairman James Dickey to lead the country's largest state Republican Party. West briefly joined Dickey on the convention broadcast, saying the two are "united in one single message" of keeping Texas a "strong, red conservative state." "We're disgusted but not surprised that Texas Republicans chose a certified racist conservative hardliner like Allen West as their new chairman," state Democratic Party spokesman Abhi Rahman said in a statement. "It's time that our Republican Party once again steps up and leads the way, not just in Texas, but all across the United States of America," West said.

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Texas election day is a time to say goodbye to some well-known candidates: analysis
2 years, 9 months ago

Texas election day is a time to say goodbye to some well-known candidates: analysis

Raw Story  

No matter how the Texas primaries shake out on Tuesday, voters will send some well-known politicians packing. The Republican race for attorney general might be the best example, with three candidates who’ve been elected statewide and an East Texas congressman who’s familiar to anyone with a cable TV subscription. But the ethical clouds over Paxton attracted strong challengers from his …

Allen West will challenge Texas Gov. Abbott in GOP primary
3 years, 5 months ago

Allen West will challenge Texas Gov. Abbott in GOP primary

Associated Press  

AUSTIN, Texas — Republican Allen West, the former Florida congressman and firebrand who rode into office on the tea party wave a decade ago, said Sunday that he will run for governor of Texas in a bid to again seize on restless anger from the right. Greg Abbott, who is up for a third term and may also be eyeing …

Texas GOP’s Allen West resigns after combative run as chair
3 years, 6 months ago

Texas GOP’s Allen West resigns after combative run as chair

Associated Press  

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas GOP Chairman Allen West said Friday he is stepping down after a short but combative run of using the job to antagonize top Republicans in America’s biggest red state, including protesting outside Gov. The decision intensified speculation that West, a firebrand who served one term in the U.S. House after coming up during the tea party …

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