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2016 Postmortem

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ashtonelijah

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Wed Oct 31, 2012, 11:53 PM Oct 2012

Allen West's GOP Primary Opponent says he's "embarrassed" by West, endorses Democrat Patrick Murphy [View all]

Why are all these sane Republicans coming out of the woodwork all of a sudden?

Bob Crowder, the Republican who ran against Rep. Allen West (R-Fla.) in the primary, announced Wednesday that he is endorsing Democrat Patrick Murphy in the congressional race. And he didn't mince his words.

“As a Republican for over 30 years, I'm embarrassed by the radical fringe that has taken over the party. Sadly, Allen West is their poster child, and the hateful, divisive comments he's made throughout this campaign make it clear to me he’s the wrong choice for our district,” Crowder said in a statement.

Crowder, who is the Martin County Sheriff, said he is backing Murphy because "he has the right temperament and respect for others -- including people he doesn't agree with."

Crowder said Murphy can work with both parties and will be a congressman that Florida's 18th District can be proud of, "unlike his opponent."


http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/10/31/allen-west-primary-opponent-patrick-murphy_n_2052134.html?utm_hp_ref=tw
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