In an interview with The Daily Caller, Allen West, candidate in Florida’s 22nd congressional district, said if the CBC would have him, he would likely join, despite the caucus’ liberal leaning.

“You’ve got to challenge them,” West said. “I think that someone needs to stand up and say something different.”

Others, such as Bill Hardiman, candidate in Michigan’s third congressional district, say black Republicans could look into creating their own caucus.

“If there are two of us, I think we can start something new,” Hardiman said. “I’ve seen the Congressional Black Caucus — they’re liberal and I’m not.”