Crowley Political Report

Joyce Kaufman has announced that she is quitting her new job as chief of staff to Republican Congressman-elect Allen West.

West's office issued this statement: "It is with deep regret that this Congressional office and the people of CD 22 will not have Joyce Kaufman as my Chief of Staff. Joyce is a good friend, and will remain loyal to South Floridians and to me. I will always seek Joyce’s counsel for being a good Representative of this Congressional District.”

Kaufman's pick was a silly decision by West (see Crowley Political Report earlier reports). But give West credit, he must have realized that his first congressional hire was a mistake.

Kaufman will continue her unchecked raving on South Florida's WFTL-850 am.