FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 20, 2011
Contact: Michael Rajner, Legislative Director at Michael@FloridaGLBTDemocrats.org or call 954-899-0877
Florida GLBT Democratic Caucus vehemently denounces Tea Party extremist Allen West
The Florida GLBT Democratic Caucus vehemently denounces Tea Party extremist Allen West’s relentless bullying and chauvinistic attacks on a true leader in the United States House of Representatives.
This past Tuesday, Tea Party extremist Allen West cracked under pressure, lashed out, and attacked Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz. This incredibly unprofessional behavior displayed by West exhibited to Americans how unstable and unfit he is for public office. In an irrational tirade, West emailed the Congresswoman and stated:
From: Allen West
Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2011 04:48 PM
To: Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Subject: Unprofessional and Inappropriate Sophomoric behavior from Wasserman-Schultz
”Look, Debbie . . . let me make myself perfectly clear . . . you are the most vile, unprofessional, and despicable member of the US House of Representatives. If you have something to say to me, stop being a coward and say it to my face, otherwise, shut the heck up. . . You have proven repeatedly that you are not a Lady, therefore, shall not be afforded due respect from me!”
“As a Floridian, I’m extremely proud of Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz’s limitless courage and passion to stand up against delusional and unhinged bullies like West who take great pride in provoking fear in America’s disabled, elderly and most vulnerable of citizens” says Florida GLBT Democratic Caucus Legislative Director Michael Rajner, “I have the misfortune to reside in the congressional district represented by West, yet he resides in Congresswoman Wasserman Schultz’s district. I can’t help but envy West for his elected member to the US House of Representatives – a true American leader and advocate for the disenfranchised.”
“Allen West’s attack on Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz is a prime example of the behavior so many American’s are tired of”, says Florida GLBT Democratic Caucus President Sally Phillips, “as gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people, we too often here this sort of demeaning and dismissive rhetoric from rightwing ideologs.” “West’s chosen adjectives for Congresswoman Wasserman Schultz clearly show his deep-seeded and unbalanced hatred toward anybody who challenges his extremist views.”
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Floridians are extremely proud of Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz’s strong commitment and leadership in Congress to end discrimination and standing up against playground bullies. The Florida GLBT Democratic Caucus stands firm in their support of Congresswoman Wasserman Schultz and is honored to have her leading the only party that supports equality for everyone.
The Florida GLBT Democratic Caucus is an arm of the Florida Democratic Party representing the GLBTA (gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and allied) community with 13 chapters across the state.
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