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Rep. Allen West, R-Fla., speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Washington. West, the former Florida congressman and firebrand who rode into office on the tea party wave a decade ago, said Sunday, July 4, 2021, that he will run for governor of Texas in a bid to again seize on restless anger from the right. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Allen West launches bid to replace NRA’s Wayne LaPierre, ignites bitter feud within gun group

By Kerry Picket - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021, file photo, Texas gubernatorial hopeful Allen West speaks at the Cameron County Conservatives anniversary celebration, in Harlingen, Texas. West, a candidate for the Republican nomination for governor of Texas, said Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, that he has received monoclonal antibody injections after being diagnosed with COVID-19 pneumonia. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

Texas gubernatorial challenger Allen West ill with COVID-19

By Joseph Clark - The Washington Times

**FILE** Rep. Allen West, Florida Republican, talks July 30, 2011, about the standoff between Democrats and Republicans over the debt crisis on Capitol Hill in Washington. (Associated Press)

Allen West steps down as chair of Texas Republican Party: ‘Humbled and blessed’

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times

In this Thursday, June 19, 2014, file photo, former congressman and retired Lt. Col. Allen West speaks during Faith and Freedom Coalition's Road to Majority event in Washington. (AP Photo/Molly Riley, File) **FILE**

Allen West calls out Biden, Harris for silence on Democratic official’s ‘oreo’ slur of Tim Scott

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

In this Thursday, June 19, 2014, file photo, former congressman and retired Lt. Col. Allen West speaks during Faith and Freedom Coalition's Road to Majority event in Washington. West was injured in a motorcycle crash Saturday, May 23, 2020, in Texas. (AP Photo/Molly Riley, File)

Allen West floats secession after Supreme Court rejects Texas election challenge

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

In this Thursday, June 19, 2014, file photo, former congressman and retired Lt. Col. Allen West speaks during Faith and Freedom Coalition's Road to Majority event in Washington. West was injured in a motorcycle crash Saturday, May 23, 2020, in Texas. (AP Photo/Molly Riley, File)

Allen West elected chairman of Texas GOP, vows no more ‘watered down conservatism’

By Jennifer Harper - The Washington Times

In this Thursday, June 19, 2014, file photo, former congressman and retired Lt. Col. Allen West speaks during Faith and Freedom Coalition's Road to Majority event in Washington. West was injured in a motorcycle crash Saturday, May 23, 2020, in Texas. (AP Photo/Molly Riley, File)

Former US Rep. Allen West out of hospital after Texas crash

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In this Thursday, June 19, 2014, file photo, former congressman and retired Lt. Col. Allen West speaks during Faith and Freedom Coalition's Road to Majority event in Washington. West was injured in a motorcycle crash Saturday, May 23, 2020, in Texas. (AP Photo/Molly Riley, File)

Former US Rep. Allen West recovering after Texas crash

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In this Thursday, June 19, 2014, file photo, former congressman and retired Lt. Col. Allen West speaks during Faith and Freedom Coalition's Road to Majority event in Washington. West was injured in a motorcycle crash Saturday, May 23, 2020, in Texas. (AP Photo/Molly Riley, File)

Allen West recovering after motorcycle crash

Associated Press

In this Thursday, June 19, 2014, file photo, former congressman and retired Lt. Col. Allen West speaks during Faith and Freedom Coalition's Road to Majority event in Washington. (AP Photo/Molly Riley, File) **FILE**

Allen West injured motorcycle crash in Texas

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Sen. Marco Rubio, Florida Republican, speaks Feb. 27, 2015, during the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in National Harbor, Md. (Associated Press) **FILE**

Patrick Murphy announcing bid for Marco Rubio’s Senate seat

By Matt Sedensky - Associated Press

** Former Florida congressman Allen West shows off his "“Molon Labe” tattoo. The phrase it Greek for "Come and take it." (Image: Instagram, Aces High Tattoo Shop)

Allen West gets ‘Come and take it’ gun rights tattoo

By Kellan Howell - The Washington Times

National Draft Ben Carson for President Committee has raised $7.2 million, though the good doctor has not yet committed to making a run for the White House. (The Washington Times)

Carson wins straw poll as conservatives focus on winning battle of ideas

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

The justices of the U.S. Supreme Court gather for a group portrait at the Supreme Court Building in Washington, Friday, Oct. 8, 2010. : Associate Justice Antonin Scalia, Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Associate Justice Anthony M. Kennedy. Inset: Associate Justice Samuel Alito Jr., Associate Justice Clarence Thomas (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Harry Reid lambasted by black conservatives after calling Justice Thomas white

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

** FILE ** Former Rep. Allen West, Florida Republican. (Associated Press)

Allen West calls for articles of impeachment against Obama

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times

Allen West's new book "Guardian of the Republic," published by Crown Forum, will go on sale Tuesday.

Inside the Beltway: Allen West’s call to America

By Jennifer Harper - The Washington Times

**FILE** Former Rep. Allen B. West (Associated Press)

Allen West: I’m ‘disgusted’ by Benghazi lies from Obama, Hillary

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times

**FILE** Rep. Allen West (right), Florida Republican, picks up a boy as he greats the crowd before a campaign rally for Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney in Port St. Lucie, Fla., on Oct. 7, 2012. (Associated Press)

MILLER: Allen West’s exercise routine of running and calisthenics

By Emily Miller - The Washington Times

** FILE ** Former Rep. Allen B. West, Florida Republican, speaks at this year's Conservative Political Action Conference at the Gaylord National Hotel in National Harbor, Md., on Thursday, March 14, 2013. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Allen West warns Obama’s ‘backdoor gun control is moving forward’

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times