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View all search resultsUS Congressman Amash weighs third-party presidential bid
Amash's long-shot bid comes as the presidential campaign has been upended by the coronavirus pandemic
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In this file photo taken on May 28, 2019 US Rep. Justin Amash (R-MI) holds a Town Hall Meeting in Grand Rapids, Michigan. US congressman Justin Amash, who left the Republican Party amid frustrations over Donald Trump and then voted for his impeachment, announced on April 28, 2020 that he was preparing a run for president as a third-party candidate. (Agence France Presse/Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)
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epresentative Justin Amash, the Republican-turned-independent from Michigan, announced Tuesday night that he would explore running for president as a Libertarian, the strongest sign yet that he will run as a third-party candidate.
Amash's long-shot bid comes as the presidential campaign has been upended by the coronavirus pandemic
“Today, I launched an exploratory committee to seek the @LPNational’s nomination for president of the United States. Americans are ready for practical approaches based in humility and trust of the people,” Amash tweeted.
Today, I launched an exploratory committee to seek the @LPNational’s nomination for president of the United States. Americans are ready for practical approaches based in humility and trust of the people.
— Justin Amash (@justinamash) April 29, 2020
Amash, a 40-year-old conservative lawmaker who has been a member of Congress since 2011 and had helped found the House Freedom Caucus, left the Republican Party last July after his criticisms of President Donald Trump alienated him from his former allies.
He joined with Democrats to vote to impeach Trump, but on most policy issues still votes as a straight-line Republican.
