Allen West not ruling out VP bid: 'I'm always willing to serve my country'

Rep. Allen West (R-Fla.) is not closing the door to being considered for the vice presidential spot, despite only having served in Congress for less than three months. Speculation over West was sparked Friday when former House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.), who is considering a presidential bid, said that a number of Florida GOP politicians would do well as vice president, including West. When asked about Gingrich's comments by WPTV-TV, West asked, "He said that?" "I have to pray about it and I have to clear it with my wife and two daughters," he added. "I never thought that...