Dan Webster Shocked by IRS and Looks Ahead to 2014

U.S. Dan Webster, R-Fla., took aim at the IRS on Friday in an email to supporters.

Like you, Im shocked and dismayed by the recent news from Obamas IRS, showing that officials have been targeting conservative groups in a shameful political overreach, Webster wrote. The IRS abused its considerable powers for political purposes, in addition to their egregious and wasteful spending that has eroded Americans' trust in government. Its a new low, and Im disappointed by each revelation that comes to light.

Webster promised to work hard in Washington to get to the bottom of this scandal before noting that he ranks as a top target for Democrats.

The Democratic Campaign Committee and liberal groups such as EMILYS List have pledged to try and defeat me and have even placed billboards targeting me in my district 17 months before the next election, Webster wrote.

Webster held off a challenge from Democrat Val Demings in 2012 and there has been talk of a rematch in 2014. While Republican David Seeley has already launched a Republican primary challenge to Webster, for the moment no Democrat has emerged to take him on in 2014. That should change -- and based on Websters message on Friday, he is clearly expecting a major opponent from the Democratic ranks.