It seems Florida Rep. Allen West is considering joining potential Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump in a bid for president.
“Who knows what’s going to happen,” Mr. West said “If the people think that I have an ability to continue my service of my country in a different capacity, first of all we gotta talk to God, we gotta talk to my family, we gotta talk to the constituents.”
Mr. West’s comment follows in the wake of an announcement that Mr. Trump will headline a Tea Party rally in Florida later this month. The New York Republican has made headlines in recent weeks, challenging President Obama’s birth certificate and criticizing the administration’s economic policies.
Meanwhile, Mr. Trump’s polling numbers have jumped and he leads a number of early presidential primary polls.
Mr. West’s name has been floated as a potential running mate by a number of Republican leaders. Fox News host Glenn Beck said he would support a potential bid by the Florida Republican, saying he would also support a West bid for presidency.
That said, Mr. West was careful to note that his comments did not represent an endorsement of Mr. Trump. Mr. West said he does not plan on endorsing a candidate in the upcoming election.
