I took the thread starters link as gospel but now find some new twists to this as I did my own investigation......

""The Congressman was referring to the 76 members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. The Communist Party has publicly referred to the Progressive Caucus as its allies. The Progressive Caucus speaks for itself. These individuals certainly aren't proponents of free markets or individual economic freedom," Melvin said in a statement to The Huffington Post."

And not only the above but here is a transcript of what transpired that shows exactly what he said and NOT what Frank characterized...

"Moderator: What percentage of the American legislature do you think are card-carrying Marxists or International Socialist?

West: It's a good question. I believe there's about 78 to 81 members of the Democrat Party who are members of the Communist Party. It's called the Congressional Progressive Caucus."

Allen West: I've 'Heard' 80 House Democrats Are Communist Party Members (UPDATE)

Puts it all in a bit of different light !!!!