West Campaign Recognized by NRCC

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Deerfield Beach, FL - 10/28/2009 - Republican Congressional candidate Allen West released the following statement in response to the National Republican Congressional Committee's (NRCC) recognition of his campaign. "I am honored our campaign has received national recognition from the NRCC. The grassroots support for my campaign grows daily. Our message of a strong national defense, a growing economy and a return to traditional family values is resonating with voters throughout the 22nd district. I am confident we will continue on the road to a victory in November 2010." (The full NRCC release is attached below.)

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Allen West Advances to 'On the Radar'

Florida Republican Takes First Step Toward 'Young Gun' Status

Washington, DC - October 28, 2009- The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) today has officially announced Allen West (FL-22) as an 'On the Radar' candidate, the first step of its Young Guns program. Founded in the 2007-2008 election cycle by Reps. Eric Cantor (R-VA), Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and Paul Ryan (R-WI), the Young Guns program is a member-driven organization dedicated to electing open-seat and challenger candidates nationwide. The Young Guns program is designed to assist Republican candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives to achieve goals and benchmarks throughout the election cycle focused on the fundamentals of a winning campaign. By achieving 'On the Radar' status, West has already proven his ability to build a successful campaign structure and achieve important fundraising goals. "The NRCC is committed to working with Allen West as he continues to meet the rigorous goals of the Young Guns program," said NRCC Chairman Pete Sessions. "With all that Allen West has accomplished in just a few short months, I am confident that he will be successful in his effort to win this seat for Republicans and keep the Democrats accountable for their reckless anti-jobs agenda." Retired Army Lieutenant Colonel Allen West brings a wealth of leadership experience to his bid for Congress in Florida's 22nd Congressional District. Lt. Col. West served America in Operation Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom, as well as in Afghanistan as an advisor to the Afghan Army, where he trained Afghan officers to serve their country as proudly as he has served his. As a husband and father of two daughters, Allen is dedicated to fighting for their future and for a brighter future for Florida. While already achieving certain benchmarks to place him on the road to victory, Allen West now faces a new set of rigorous benchmarks that will help him advance to the next level of the Young Guns program and help him build a competitive, effective and winning campaign.

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