Allen West Confronts Opponent Over Controversial Ad During Debate: ‘I Don’t Have a Gold Tooth and I Don’t Like Punching Women’
Candidates for Florida’s 18th Congressional District squared off for a heated debate Friday night. While the debate featured Rep. Allen West (R) and Patrick Murphy (D) clashing over many issues, the one that received the most sparks was the race’s negative campaigning. In August, a PAC owned by Murphy’s father created an anti-Allen West ad showing him beating women and smiling with a gold tooth.
While West said that outside ads and money is protected by the Supreme Court Citizens United case, he did reference the millions of dollars George Soros has pledged to defeat him and that Murphy’s father created a PAC exclusively to attack him. In referencing the ad, West said sarcastically, “That was pretty neat. You know, I don’t have a gold tooth, as you can see. And I don’t like punching women.”
Murphy was later questioned on the “nastiness” of the campaign and responded, “With my campaign, all of our ads are accurate.”
West responded, “Me punching women is accurate?”
Murphy pivoted away from the issue, insisting that the beating women ad did not originate from his campaign.
Watch the testy exchange here:
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Comments (69)
republic2011
Posted on October 25, 2012 at 12:20amWow! What a double standard.. If Romney did a commercial like that about Obama, the lame stream media would have a field day. “He’s a racist!”… But, let a commie liberal pull that stuff on a black conservative and it seems to be ok. I think, after this election, it is time to undo and get rid of political correctness, once and for all. Let’s start knowing our neighbor again. Let’s start trusting the parents of the other kids that go to school with ours. Let’s stop the litigation nation. We have been pulled apart over the last 50+ years and we didn’t even see it coming. If anyone tried to stand up against the movement, we were called racist (or other terms). Time to fight for what is right and good. Time to fight for our Constitution and going back to a day when the law of the land is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand. Time to do away with politicians.
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johnjamison
Posted on October 25, 2012 at 11:37amCouldn’t agree more,time to end the one size fits all federal government and get back to what the founders intented individual states with individual governments. The centralazation of power in D.C. is UNAMERICAN THERE FOR WASHINGTON D.C. IS UNAMERICAN
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denkat56
Posted on October 24, 2012 at 11:30pmTake him or his father to court for slander.
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Grey Eagle
Posted on October 25, 2012 at 8:08amI agree with your comments. The racist attack was beyond the pale.
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calmandcents
Posted on October 24, 2012 at 10:31pmIt’s okay because President Romney should select him as Secretary of Defense, or at least Homeland Security. If it’s the latter, Allen West will have plenty of time to pounce on Murphy.
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xendude
Posted on October 24, 2012 at 8:50pmHow about you fellows having a boxing match for charity. I know it would raise a lot of cash for the charities of your choice. People would pay good money to watch Mr West kick ass. One day I hope to vote for Mr West as President of the United States of America.
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rickc34
Posted on October 24, 2012 at 9:27pmAllen West is a man of integrity while Murphy has a police record. Allen west served his country..Murphy served time in jail. Who is the best choice.
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swamp_donkey
Posted on October 24, 2012 at 10:32pmallen west is a lying cowardly disgrace to our countrys military and congress
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cjt1957
Posted on October 24, 2012 at 10:47pmswamp_donkey your name says it all, you are an a$$ from the democrat swamp….
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yougottabekidding
Posted on October 25, 2012 at 5:58amswamp_donkey
FORWARD = 180 degree turn then go with determination
So let me get this right:
A sniveling coward hiding in mommies basement is calling this MAN a coward.
So come out of the closet and make your claims with proof. You would not make a pimple on this mans ****. Everyday you have to wake up and look in the mirror to realize your still you and it will never get better!
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noland
Posted on October 24, 2012 at 8:07pmAwsome Allen….. in My opinion, every Man, Women, and Child, of all colors and nationalities need too stand -up for this brave American who is going against The Black Cacause and his brothers and sisters of His race, whose sticking by His principles, AND valuse and Our Constitution, and protect all Americans with His integrety and dignity. A true Man of quality who WE need in the Whitehouse!! God Bless You Mr Allen West.
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fitz14002
Posted on October 25, 2012 at 9:48amYour 100% correct, everytime I read or see something like this I just go on-line and donate more money to his campaign.
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coyote1hell
Posted on October 24, 2012 at 7:53pmAllen West has more class, than Pat Murphy, and Buh’rack Hussein Big “(o)” combined….
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Gonzo
Posted on October 25, 2012 at 8:01amIf MSNBC wants to obsess about ‘racist dog whistles’…how about putting a nonexistant gold tooth on a black candidate? I’m pretty sure the human ear can hear that ‘dog whistle’ loud and clear.
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ThoreauHD
Posted on October 24, 2012 at 7:10pmThat guy looks like a little weasel.
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DarkJello
Posted on October 24, 2012 at 7:36pmSaying the ad came from someone else and then declining to condemn it is telling.
West is not the best, but he is def a keeper.
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Mapache
Posted on October 24, 2012 at 7:40pmThe ad came from a PAC run by his father….doubt he’d condemn it.
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legalmind
Posted on October 24, 2012 at 7:09pmYou know, this is actually an offensive RACIAL attack on West by THE DEMOCRATS! Every moral and civil person should be offended by this ad, treating a hero like a felon. Hitting a woman is a crime, hitting anyone is a crime if not warranted in self defense. How utterly dispicable the Democrats are!
It is playing on fear of a black man accosting a woman. It says that black men beat up on women!!!!! RACIST! It plays on domestic violence and tries to say that black men are violent.
When will it be known that the racists are the Democrats!
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Mapache
Posted on October 24, 2012 at 7:43pmThe Racist Protection Bubble does not go into effect for CONSERVATIVE BLACKS. In fact they are able to be so racist, they can’t hate themselves. A Black Conservative is always the target of the most vile form of innuendo and stereotype. A Black conservative is considered a sell out and traitor by the CBC. We need more of them to take over the CBC!
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Free2speakRN
Posted on October 24, 2012 at 7:51pmThe ‘Right’ already knows it. The left won’t admit it to themselves, moreso to the electorate.
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progressiveslayer
Posted on October 24, 2012 at 7:09pmAnybody know how much Soros put up for Murphy? I know it’s peanuts compared to what the communist pig has but losing any amount would be great.
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BODYBAG
Posted on October 24, 2012 at 10:43pmUnfortunately it wouldnt hurt him. He writes it off. When you have that much dough
the interest & earnings pile up faster than he can spend it.
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legalmind
Posted on October 24, 2012 at 7:06pmWow- liberals won’t stop. They lie and lie and lie, and pretty soon they deceive their own selves. Too bad for them really.
West, we respect you. What a dirt bag you are running against. Prayers are with you.
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000degrees
Posted on October 24, 2012 at 7:09pmHide behind someone else’s add….what a pu ssy
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patriot30-378
Posted on October 24, 2012 at 7:03pmPosted by
RED MEAT
Posted on October 24, 2012 at 6:39pm
West is a liar, racist, and a big government RINO/Progressive. His voting record should be scrutinized….Oh wait, Blazers are ignorant…never mind.
Really? Huh, as a white person, you would think that I would realize that he is a racist. Are you sure that you do not mean he is NOT a racist? He also is so far from a Rino or liar, you are the one who looks small and scared. You should be, your kinds time is running. Tic Toc ……………… The sleeping giant is awake and is pissed off. All of you people who lie are on the list. Allen West speaks the truth and is a true patriot. It is know wonder he scares the living crap out of you. He is a Black American who stands shoulder to shoulder with all other patriots to protect this country from all enemies, foreign and domestic. You would be the domestic type.
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RaydocX
Posted on October 24, 2012 at 6:52pmsorry Allen, the media only cares about slander when accurate statements are made about their darlings. if you are not willing to voice lockstep agreement with them irregardless of the facts, you must be destroyed, because unfortunately for them the facts are inassailable.
Best of luck in your reelection bid!
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rockymtngal
Posted on October 24, 2012 at 6:43pmWhy is it a racial issue when it comes to Obama, but not a racial issue for Allen West? When you’re backed into a corner…lie. Am praying West wins!
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ReallyAUnionGuy
Posted on October 24, 2012 at 7:00pmI would like to see Mr. West win as well, however i appears he my fall victim to the infamous “redistricting”. If thats the case I hope he moves to my state, and my county, becomes my neighbor and then my Congressman, he would have my vote even as a carpet ******.
http://www.firefightersforfreedom.blogspot.com
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Constantine Ivanov
Posted on October 24, 2012 at 6:33pmI like the consistency, with which Dems prove that they are mostly a piece of dung
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Red Meat
Posted on October 24, 2012 at 6:39pmWest is a liar, racist, and a big government RINO/Progressive. His voting record should be scrutinized….Oh wait, Blazers are ignorant…never mind.
cjt1957
Posted on October 24, 2012 at 10:51pmNo just blazers named RED MEAD are dumb….
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ginjit.dw
Posted on October 24, 2012 at 6:33pmThese people, the libs, are vile and despicable. This guy,Murphy, should be thrown off the ballot. Civility does not exist.
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The-Monk
Posted on October 24, 2012 at 6:23pmWhat are the chances of a 269/269 electoral split in Nov?
What would happen?
We’d have a Romney/Biden White House……
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RJJinGadsden
Posted on October 24, 2012 at 6:29pmHi MONK, That would beat the hell out of what we have now. I would go with that with a sane administration and a clown to not only laugh at, but to remind the public what Dem-wits usually do.
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Psychosis
Posted on October 24, 2012 at 7:03pmonly until he ( biden) takes up his new residence in leavenworth in a cell next to obama
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FunFunFun
Posted on October 24, 2012 at 6:15pmGo ! Allen West Go !! We are cheering for you !!
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BSdetector
Posted on October 24, 2012 at 6:00pmOnce again, actual racism is ignored by the left…
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RJJinGadsden
Posted on October 24, 2012 at 6:32pmJust as they ignoring the raw racism directed toward actress Stacey Dash. With the Dem-wits, that is just fine.
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kvan
Posted on October 24, 2012 at 5:58pmActually murphy, POS, is telling the truth; the ad didn’t come from him, it came from his father.
To the progressive, communists, left-wing and the lying media he’s right therefor he’s not lying.
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Oneirishman
Posted on October 24, 2012 at 6:17pmJust like Obama in Libya (terrorists)…guess it depends on what the meaning of is is (Clinton/Lewinsky).
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RJJinGadsden
Posted on October 24, 2012 at 6:36pmKVAN, That is true, but let one of Mitt’s sons even do something mildly similar. All holy hell would break out in the media.
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bumfuzeled
Posted on October 24, 2012 at 5:55pmCol. West won’t need that job in January. Once Romney/Ryan win I expect Col. West will move into a cabinet post.
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BODYBAG
Posted on October 24, 2012 at 6:20pmI bet you’re probably right. And I will cheer that move loudly.
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4xeverything
Posted on October 24, 2012 at 6:20pmHere here! I like the way you’re thinkin’!
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Gregb
Posted on October 24, 2012 at 6:27pmsecretary of defense would suit him very well.
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football lady
Posted on October 24, 2012 at 7:03pmIf the liberal’s lips are moving, the liberal is lying!
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BODYBAG
Posted on October 24, 2012 at 10:40pmI would guess Sec Of Def as well.
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RJJinGadsden
Posted on October 24, 2012 at 5:54pmAllen should have put those gloves on before entering that debate. Probably would have scared the sh/t out of that drunk.
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simplygilly
Posted on October 24, 2012 at 5:54pmAha, West didn’t say he doesn’t punch women but only that he doesn’t like it. I bet they don’t like it either. TIC
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justangry
Posted on October 24, 2012 at 5:53pmSo he doesn’t oppose money from superpacs because the Supreme Court said it was OK. Does that mean he supports all the BS decisions the Supreme Court has handed down? I’m thinking a black man and Dred Scott…
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13th Imam
Posted on October 24, 2012 at 6:28pmNow, You Thinkin,, Now That’s funny
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Dejavu
Posted on October 24, 2012 at 9:03pmNoooo, you’re not really thinking at all. You’re just bloviating like all of your leftist brethren.
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justangry
Posted on October 24, 2012 at 10:50pmSo if he was asked about the ACA and he answered the same way, you’d be happy about it? Really who isn’t thinking here. There is a problem with the judiciary, big time.
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chips1
Posted on October 24, 2012 at 5:52pmThe left is squirting tooth paste all over the place in order for Americans will spend all of their time trying to put it back in the tube.
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Tri-ox
Posted on October 24, 2012 at 5:43pmPatrick Murphy is a disgusting POS – he is cut from the same filthy cloth as obama.
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2MINUTESTOMIDNIGHT
Posted on October 24, 2012 at 5:47pmYou’re just a racist. Oh, hold on a second, he’s the white one, isn’t he? Never mind.
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M13
Posted on October 24, 2012 at 5:56pmRacism, alive and well in the Democrat Party as always.
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Just_Us2
Posted on October 24, 2012 at 6:04pmSoon it will be racist to say anything about any Democrat, even if they are white. They will get the same treatment as Mohammed…anyone saying the wrong thing will lose a body party. If you think I am exaggerating, simply look at the twitter posts calling for the murder of republicans and promising riots if they don’t get their way.
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