After announcing the launch of his new media network, Next Generation, Allen West has more big news. The former Florida Congressman won’t be running for his old seat again in 2014.
West told The Palm Beach Post via text message that he would not challenge Rep. Patrick Murphy for the District 18 seat in the next election.
“My commitment is to the future of the next generation of Americans,” West’s text read.
Later in the text, he added, “So if all you want to know is if I am running for Congressional district 18, the answer is no. My sights and objectives, political and otherwise, are focused on something far greater.”
West narrowly lost his seat to Murphy in the most expensive House race in the country, the two spending more than $23 million, according to MarketWatch.
