Justin Amash Hints At Possible Third-Party Presidential Bid

On Monday night, former Republican turned Independent Congressman Justin Amash teased that he could possibly mount a third-party presidential campaign after he criticized President Donald Trump’s remarks about his executive authority at a coronavirus press briefing.

 

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‘Americans who believe in limited government deserve another option’

Amash’s remarks come in the wake of the President telling reporters he has “total authority” over whether or not states can ease restrictions put in place to battle the coronavirus pandemic.

Rep. Amash described Trump’s remarks as “flat-out wrong,” and said conservatives should have another option come 2020.

“Americans who believe in limited government deserve another option,” Amash tweeted.

Amash Encouraged to Run

When one Twitter user seemed to encourage Amash to run for the White House, the congressman responded, “Thanks. I’m looking at it closely this week.”

Amash added that he believed a federal government with absolute power could be dangerous to the country.

“State governments are not local branches of the federal government; they have different powers and functions. Putting one government in charge of everything does not strengthen our system; it weakens our system and makes everyone more vulnerable to serious errors,” he tweeted.

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If Amash Did Decide to Run, the Libertarian Party Could Be a Viable Option

Amash has said more than once he would not rule out a presidential run, a question he been asked many times since leaving the Republican Party.

If he did decide to go that route, an independent bid could happen, as could him potentially seeking the nomination of the Libertarian Party.

The Libertarian Party’s 2016 presidential candidate, former Republican New Mexico Governor Gary Johnson, received about four and half million votes in the general election, or about 3.3 percent of the overall vote. It was the most votes the Libertarian Party had received for its presidential candidate in the party’s history.