Allen West Goes to Bat for Corrine Brown's Opponent

Using his Allen West Guardian Fund PAC, former U.S. Rep. Allen West, R-Fla., went to bat for Glo Smith, the Republican candidate running against U.S. Rep. Corrine Brown, D-Fla., on Wednesday. West included Smith in his races to watch list in addition to the 14 candidates he endorsed.

These men and women are precisely what our nation needs in positions of leadership, West emailed supporters on Wednesday. They bring fresh, new veteran and minority voices to the national debate, but most importantly they stand steadfast for our constitutional principles of a strong national defense, unfettered free market and a government controlled by the people -- not the other way around.

West offered his supporters a quick introduction to Smith.

Growing up in the poorest part of Jacksonville, Glo was no stranger to poverty as a child, West wrote. Before her mother remarried, their large family was living off a single mother's salary and was dependent upon government assistance. For years, Glo's mother relied on government provisions and commodities to feed and care for her children. Regardless of the financial hardship, Glo was determined to succeed, was inspired to establish her career as a public servant.

Glo obtained a master's of business administration degree and launched a 30-year career in public service and entrepreneurship, West added. As an entrepreneur, Glo started a small business. In an effort to help others succeed, she developed curriculum for the University of North Florida's Small Business Resource Center.