It Probably Wouldn't Be Particularly 'Grueling' for Justin Amash To Win the Libertarian Party's Presidential Nod
Vanity Fair overstates the work it takes to be the Libertarian Party's presidential nominee.
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Justin Amash Left the GOP—Opening a New Set of Possibilities in American Politics
In choosing principle over party, the Michigan congressman has changed what's possible in politics—and possibly the 2020 presidential race.
Gabbard Sympathizes With Amash, Says the Two-Party System Sucks
"The outsized power that the political parties hold can often be used in the wrong way to squelch our democracy and dissenting voices even within our own parties," says Gabbard.
A Justin Amash Presidential Run Will Disrupt Donald Trump and the Democratic Party Equally
The libertarian independent would easily pull the 80,000 Midwestern votes that made the difference in 2016.
Justin Amash Officially Quits House Republicans and Steps Down From Committee Seat
Plus: HHS can't compel prices in drug ads, Robert Kraft dines with Trump, and more…
Does Justin Amash Libertarianism Have a Future?
Dissecting the meaning of a congressman's newfound independence
Justin Amash on His Break from the GOP: It's Not (Just) About Trump
He says partisan power structures have made government reforms impossible.
Trump Taunts Amash as a 'Dumb' 'Loser' Who 'Knew He Couldn't Get the [GOP] Nomination'
While presidential speculation swirls, a second poll shows the congressman down double digits in a Republican primary he will no longer compete in
Justin Amash Declares Independence From Republican Party
"The two-party system has evolved into an existential threat to American principles and institutions," Trump's congressional nemesis declares as he officially leaves the GOP.
Michigan Congressmen Blame Justin Amash After Their State Is Passed Over for Missile Defense Site
They were hoping to hit the Department of Defense jackpot.
Trump Says He Can Strike Iran Without Congressional Approval. Justin Amash and the Constitution Disagree.
The Republican congressman from Michigan shot back on Twitter.
House Votes Down Amash's Attempt To Stop Warrantless FISA Surveillance
Don't blame him for any FISA abuses. He's been fighting it for years.
Shock Poll: Amash Down 16 Points in Republican Primary
First survey since the libertarian’s impeachment comments shows big lead for pro-Trump challenger
Justin Amash Isn't Just Rebelling Against Trump. He's Fighting the Two-Party System.
The fed-up Michigan congressman just left the House Freedom Caucus he helped found.
Justin Amash and Rand Paul Disagree About Impeachment, but Fight Together for Federal Surveillance Reform
Both still see surveillance abuse that needs fixing. They’re pursuing different paths to get there.
Unlike President Donald Trump, Justin Amash Actually Fights Against FISA Surveillance Abuse
The most absurd attack against the Michigan congressman involves ignoring his entire history in office.
Bill Weld: Mueller Shows How 'Trump Is Not Worthy of the Oval Office'
Scuffling GOP primary challenger, meanwhile, defends his assertion that the president would prefer an "Aryan nation"
Libertarian Presidential Candidates, on a Possible Justin Amash Run: 'That Would Be Amazing'
Competitors welcome chance to debate (and defeat!) the Republican congressman who is currently having a national moment.
Mueller All But Begs America To Read His Actual Report
As the special counsel steps down, he wants to make sure we understand why he won't accuse President Donald Trump of obstruction.
WATCH: At Town Hall, Justin Amash Explains Impeachment Tweets, Gets Asked About Possible Libertarian Presidential Run
If you had never heard of Amash before, it was a perfect introduction to his views on just about every significant issue. If you are familiar with him, it was a standout performance.
Nope, China Still Isn't Paying Those Tariffs!
Tariffs, tweets, and totalitarianism today in the Reason podcast
Justin Amash Blasts Attorney General Barr: 'The Public and Congress Were Misled'
In another long Twitter thread, the libertarian-ish Michigan Republican says AG Barr "helped further the president’s false narrative about the investigation."
Amash Doubles Down: 'Some of the President's Actions Were Inherently Corrupt'
Whether or not you agree with Amash, his demeanor this week stands in stark contrast to how most of Trump's defenders—and the president himself—have reacted to Amash's statements.
Justin Amash, Republican (For Now) Unicorn
There aren't more like him in Congress. Which is why he might take the third-party plunge.
11 Other Times Justin Amash Crossed Swords With President Trump
While the libertarian congressman sheds supporters over impeachment controversy, a trip through the last 30 months shows a history of conflict.
Justin Amash Is Right About Impeachable Conduct
The grounds for removing a president extend beyond statutory violations that could be proven in a criminal trial.
House Freedom Caucus Too Busy Scolding Justin Amash To Care About Today's Bipartisan Budget Apocalypse
What's the point of a "limited government" bloc that doesn't limit government?
Libertarians and Never Trump Republicans Court Justin Amash to Run for President
Plus: Democratic candidates still in shock about Daenerys Targaryen
The Democrats' Dumb War Against Charter Schools
The latest bad idea from Bernie Sanders is depressingly popular, sayeth the podcast crew.
Justin Amash's Principled Stand Against Trump Will Not Make Him Popular in the GOP
Plus: Game of Thrones ends, Trump's trade war with China regrettably does not.
Donald Trump Responds To Justin Amash: 'Never a Fan…Total Lightweight…Loser'
The president goes personal in his reply to a libertarian Republican congressman accusing him of obstruction of justice.
Rep. Justin Amash Says Trump 'Has Engaged in Impeachable Conduct'
"When loyalty to a political party or to an individual trumps loyalty to the Constitution, the Rule of Law—the foundation of liberty—crumbles."
Rand Paul, on a Prospective Justin Amash Presidential Run: 'The Electoral Prospects Don't Look That Good'
The libertarian-leaning senator also discusses his long, uphill fight to get U.S. troops out of Afghanistan.
Could Justin Amash Cost Trump Michigan?
Trump beat Hillary Clinton by just 10,704 votes in the same election that the libertarian GOP congressman received 203,545
House Votes To End Unauthorized U.S. Involvement in Yemen (Again). Justin Amash Votes Present (Again).
The bill now goes to President Trump's desk.
Privacy-Minded Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Stop NSA from Collecting Your Phone Records
The feds have allegedly abandoned the program. These four want to make sure it stays dead.
Justin Amash Wants To Kill the Zombified Remains of the Export-Import Bank
The bank has been operating as a shell of its former cronyist self since 2015. Just put it out of its misery already.
Justin Amash, on Running for President: 'It's More on My Radar Every Day'
Republican congressman also tweets out tantalizingly cryptic Aragorn quote.
Amash Bill Would Prohibit Unequal Ballot Access Laws, Straight-Ticket Voting in Congressional Elections
The libertarian-leaning Michigan congressman takes aim at two scourges of American democracy, despite what it would mean for his party's political interests.
Justin Amash, on Running for President as a Libertarian in 2020: 'I'd Never Rule Anything Out'
The libertarian Republican tells CNN's Jake Tapper "it is important that we have someone in there who is presenting a vision for America that is different from what these two parties are presenting."
Rep. Justin Amash: 'The President Doesn't Get To Just Declare an Emergency'
"We have to make sure that each branch stays within its own lane and Congress retains its power over the purse."
Can You Name the Only Republican to Co-Sponsor a Bill Blocking Trump's National Emergency?
More than 200 Democrats-plus one Republican-co-sponsor a joint resolution against Trump's national emergency declaration.
House Passes Bill To End U.S. Support for Saudi Involvement in Yemen; Rep. Justin Amash Votes 'Present'
Amash had an interesting reason for not voting "yes."
Rep. Justin Amash Highlights 'Two Outstanding Lines' From Trump's SOTU
But Amash's reaction wasn't all positive.
The Government Will Always Be Shut Down
Sure, Trump and Congress have reopened Washington for three weeks, but congressional dysfunction and border-enforcement fantasia are with us for the long haul.
Justin Amash: The Libertarian Party Shouldn't Nominate a 'Squishy' Republican in 2020
"That's me!" jokes Bill Weld, while calling Amash a "hero" and encouraging the congressman to run.
Freedom Caucus Chair Mark Meadows Supports Asset Forfeiture, National Emergency Declaration to Fund Wall
You know, for a caucus called "freedom"...
Trump's National Emergency Is an American Obscenity
Republicans embrace presidential authoritarianism, continuing a foul bipartisan tradition of legislating immigration through the executive branch.