The rhetoric of Allen West evokes one of the lowest points in American political discourse; the red scare campaign by Senator Joe McCarthy. The Congressional Progressive Caucus fights daily so that Americans from diverse backgrounds and experiences can share in the American Dream. Rep. West seems to think that anyone that stands up for the 99% should be called names and disrespected.”
Rep. Allen West slammed the 76 members of the non-partisan Congressional Progressive Caucus as communists in remarks he made yesterday to a crowd in Jensen Beach, Florida. Today when asked to clarify, Rep. West’s spokesperson specifically named the Congressional Progressive Caucus as the Members of Congress that Rep. West was talking about.
Rep. West has a history of inflammatory rhetoric, and this is no exception. The Congressional Progressive Caucus promotes a strong, progressive agenda that promises fairness for all. At the core the CPC supports fighting for economic justice and security for all; protecting and preserving our civil rights and civil liberties; promoting global peace and security; and advancing environmental protection and energy independence.
The Congressional Progressive Caucus is the only caucus that continuously defends the American Middle Class and the values of hard work and fair play. The clearest example of the work of the CPC is The Budget for All. It is the only plan that preserves Medicare and Medicaid, puts people back to work, invests in our future and lowers the deficits. While Rep. West is out calling names, the CPC has been hard at work finding solutions to the problems we face.