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Allen West Joining Fox News

Former U.S. Representative Allen West made his name with infamous comments like his Joseph McCarthy-like claim that 80 Democrats in Congress were communists and other fiery rhetoric. After several months out of the political sphere, West is coming back with Fox News.

CBS Miami–2013/05/17

Report: More Witnesses Cooperating In Case Against David Rivera

The investigation surrounding former U.S. Representative David Rivera’s alleged ties to an illegally funded congressional campaign continues to tighten up with additional witnesses now helping federal agents, according to CBS4 news partner the Miami Herald.

CBS Miami–2013/03/22

People walk past a poster portraying Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez near the Military Hospital in Caracas on March 5, 2013. Venezuela plunged deeper into an uncertain future on Tuesday as cancer-stricken President Hugo Chavez took a turn for the worse, hit by a severe infection and breathing problems. The poster reads, "Chavez lives and smiles". AFP PHOTO / Leo RAMIREZ (LEO RAMIREZ/AFP/Getty Images)

President Obama, Local Politicians React To Chavez’s Death

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez died Tuesday afternoon after more than a decade in office and a lengthy fight with cancer. The death of Chavez, who has been virulently anti-American, was greeted with hope for the future from local politicians.

CBS Miami–2013/03/05

Congressman Joe Garcia Officially Sworn In Monday

Newly elected South Florida Congressman Joe Garcia was officially sworn-in Monday.

CBS4–2013/01/07

Judge Denies Rep. West A Recount, But He Still Won’t Concede

Congressman Allen West is quickly running out of options to try and save the Congressional seat he lost to Democrat Patrick Murphy on November 6.

CBS Miami–2012/11/16

Georgia GOP Has Eyes On Allen West

Former Congressman Allen West hasn’t conceded the election to Representative-elect Patrick Murphy, but West may have another job lined up for him if he chooses to finally concede.

CBS Miami–2012/11/13

Rep. Allen West Heads To Court Over Vote Count

Republican Congressman Allen West appears to have lost his bid for re-election in District 18 to Democrat Patrick Murphy. But West isn’t going down without a fight.

CBS4–2012/11/07

Allen West Trails By Less Than 1,000 Votes

The lone Congressional district in Florida that was too close to call could send one of the most fiery Congressman out of Washington.

CBS Miami–2012/11/07

A policewoman (C-bottom) guards as members of media work at a filing center at Lynn University in Boca Raton, Florida, on October 22, 2012 ahead of the third and final presidential debate. US President Barack Obama and his Republican challenger Mitt Romney on Monday face off in their third and final debate, with polls showing them dead even in their race for the White House. The showdown focusing on foreign policy is being held in the critical toss-up state of Florida just 15 days before the election and promises to be among the most watched 90 minutes of the entire 2012 campaign. (Photo by: Jewel Samad/AFP/Getty Images)

Debate At Lynn Generating Worldwide Headlines

Lynn University, a school many across the nation are hearing of for the first time Monday will be the center of the political world when President Barack Obama and Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney face off in the third and final presidential debate.

CBS Miami–2012/10/22

DES MOINES, IA - AUGUST 13: Wisconsin Congressman, and presumptive Republican Vice Presidential nominee Paul Ryan, talks to supporters at the Iowa State Fair, Monday, August 13, 2012, in Des Moines, Iowa. (Photo by Steve Pope/Getty Images)

V-P Pick Paul Ryan Has Ties To South Florida

Presumptive Republican vice-presidential nominee Representative Paul Ryan is a fifth generation Wisconsinite, but he has ties to South Florida, specifically Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.

CBS Miami–2012/08/13

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