West hits on middle-class themes in first reelection ad

Rep. Allen West (R-Fla.) released the first ad of his House reelection campaign, a positive spot highlighting his military background and introducing him to new voters.

After redistricting made West’s current district more competitive for Democrats, West opted to run for reelection in a neighboring district, meaning he must introduce himself to a large swath of voters he has never represented.

“I ran for the United States Congress for one reason: to continue my service to the country I love,” West says in the ad. “I’ve seen the greatness of this country through the eyes of my father and my brother, a country that gave a child from Atlanta’s inner city the opportunity to live the American Dream."

West hits on middle-class themes of reducing taxes and regulations, eliminating wasteful spending and fixing a failed education bureaucracy — and also touches on his national reputation for fiery remarks.

“Some say I push too hard, that I ask too much,” says West. “My response? I’m just getting started. That’s the American way."

Watch the ad:

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