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.
"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.
The libertarian independent would easily pull the 80,000 Midwestern votes that made the difference in 2016.
Plus: HHS can't compel prices in drug ads, Robert Kraft dines with Trump, and more…
Dissecting the meaning of a congressman's newfound independence
He says partisan power structures have made government reforms impossible.
While presidential speculation swirls, a second poll shows the congressman down double digits in a Republican primary he will no longer compete in
"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.
They were hoping to hit the Department of Defense jackpot.
The Republican congressman from Michigan shot back on Twitter.
Don't blame him for any FISA abuses. He's been fighting it for years.
First survey since the libertarian’s impeachment comments shows big lead for pro-Trump challenger
The fed-up Michigan congressman just left the House Freedom Caucus he helped found.
Both still see surveillance abuse that needs fixing. They’re pursuing different paths to get there.
The most absurd attack against the Michigan congressman involves ignoring his entire history in office.
Scuffling GOP primary challenger, meanwhile, defends his assertion that the president would prefer an "Aryan nation"
Competitors welcome chance to debate (and defeat!) the Republican congressman who is currently having a national moment.
As the special counsel steps down, he wants to make sure we understand why he won't accuse President Donald Trump of obstruction.
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.
Tariffs, tweets, and totalitarianism today in the Reason podcast
In another long Twitter thread, the libertarian-ish Michigan Republican says AG Barr "helped further the president’s false narrative about the investigation."
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.
There aren't more like him in Congress. Which is why he might take the third-party plunge.
While the libertarian congressman sheds supporters over impeachment controversy, a trip through the last 30 months shows a history of conflict.
The grounds for removing a president extend beyond statutory violations that could be proven in a criminal trial.
What's the point of a "limited government" bloc that doesn't limit government?
Plus: Democratic candidates still in shock about Daenerys Targaryen
The latest bad idea from Bernie Sanders is depressingly popular, sayeth the podcast crew.
Plus: Game of Thrones ends, Trump's trade war with China regrettably does not.
The president goes personal in his reply to a libertarian Republican congressman accusing him of obstruction of justice.
"When loyalty to a political party or to an individual trumps loyalty to the Constitution, the Rule of Law—the foundation of liberty—crumbles."
The libertarian-leaning senator also discusses his long, uphill fight to get U.S. troops out of Afghanistan.
Trump beat Hillary Clinton by just 10,704 votes in the same election that the libertarian GOP congressman received 203,545
The bill now goes to President Trump's desk.
The feds have allegedly abandoned the program. These four want to make sure it stays dead.
The bank has been operating as a shell of its former cronyist self since 2015. Just put it out of its misery already.
Republican congressman also tweets out tantalizingly cryptic Aragorn quote.
The libertarian-leaning Michigan congressman takes aim at two scourges of American democracy, despite what it would mean for his party's political interests.
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."
"We have to make sure that each branch stays within its own lane and Congress retains its power over the purse."
More than 200 Democrats-plus one Republican-co-sponsor a joint resolution against Trump's national emergency declaration.
Amash had an interesting reason for not voting "yes."
But Amash's reaction wasn't all positive.
Sure, Trump and Congress have reopened Washington for three weeks, but congressional dysfunction and border-enforcement fantasia are with us for the long haul.
"That's me!" jokes Bill Weld, while calling Amash a "hero" and encouraging the congressman to run.
You know, for a caucus called "freedom"...
Republicans embrace presidential authoritarianism, continuing a foul bipartisan tradition of legislating immigration through the executive branch.
The bill would likely stop Trump from using the "military version of eminent domain."
The legislative branch is failing its basic constitutional duties, out of cowardly fear of a blustery president.
Do you care about free minds and free markets? Sign up to get the biggest stories from Reason in your inbox every afternoon.
This modal will close in 10