Rep. Justin Amash (R-MI) was recently mentioned in a list of potential 2020 Republican primary challengers to President Donald Trump by The Hill‘s Jonathan Easley and Scott Wong.
The report, which largely dismissed Amash’s prospects, stated, “National Republicans are skeptical, noting that Amash lacks name recognition and a national fundraising network and hails from the libertarian wing of the party, which has historically underperformed in GOP primaries.”
“Through his spokeswoman, Amash had no comment,” the report added, further fueling speculation about his future steps.
If Amash were to run, he would start with strong support from anti-Trump segments of the libertarian movement. Many in libertarian organizations such as the Cato Institute, the Foundation for Economic Education, and Reason magazine have been harshly critical of the Trump presidency. He could also have appeal to ‘Never Trump’ Republicans who dismissed Trump as a profane individual and a break from Republican orthodoxy. So far, he has drawn praise from moderate Republican commentators such as Louise Mensch, Jennifer Rubin, as well as former Gov. Jeb Bush (R-FL), all of whom were previously critical of the libertarian faction of the party.
Rumors about Amash’s presidential ambitions have been widespread within libertarian circles, although this is the first time a mainstream publication has mentioned him as a possible contender. As the ‘Draft Amash‘ effort notes, Amash did suggest in 2016 that he could run for President in 2020, but that was at a time when Trump was considered unlikely to win. Since Trump’s election, Amash has not made any public comments about the possibility of a future presidential campaign.
If Amash were to challenge Trump, it would certainly complicate things for Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY), an Amash ally who has lately developed a strong rapport with Trump. Amash’s run may also be complicated by his opposition to legislation such as Kate’s Law, which is popular among the conservative grassroots and received the support of all other Republican members of Congress.
Other candidates mentioned include Gov. John Kasich (R-OH), Sen. Ben Sasse (R-NE), Sen. Jeff Flake (R-AZ), and businessman Mark Cuban, who could also run as a Democratic or Independent candidate. Flake is said to have a friendly relationship with Amash, so there is a possibility Amash could support his campaign if he chooses to run. Alternatively, some have suggested Amash could run for President as the candidate of the Libertarian Party, particularly if a primary challenge attempt against Trump by another candidate is unsuccessful.
HoHum!
Yes please.
Yes!<3
Trump is doing a good job advancing liberty.
Funny.
while trump has been uneven on liberty, he is #stillbetterthanhillary
lol holy shit. Hopefully my sarcasm dectector is broken?
I’d strongly consider backing him in the primary.
While Trump was not my first choice (would have preferred Rand Paul or Ted Cruz), I have been surprisingly pleased with President Trump. I would like to see more Republicans, including the more libertarian ones, support the president. Work with Trump to advance liberty, guide him, don’t work against him.
He might as well spend as much contribution money as he can on a big campaign party, he won’t have a chance. He just wants to tour the country for free to bad mouth Trump.
Not that there’s anything wrong with that!
Not if he is intelligent.
absolutely correct couldnt agree more 🙂
Who the fuck hacked roger.stone
Ja who?
Yeah<3
Amash has been supporting some pretty questionable stuff recently. I’d go for Trump over him at this point.
Amash is better than Trump in every meaningful way. I’d back him.
Yup
Wrong
Aaron Robert care to elaborate?
You can back him but he has as much chance of winning as Gary Johnson does.
Stephen G. Rouse so what? Principles matter less than victory?
Lots of Trumpsters here who want a clear primary so Dear Leader can stay in charge no matter what.
Make my day, Punk!
In your dreams asshole.
Pete Roeske care to elaborate?
Hope so!
🙂
Rand Paul is far superior and Justin should sit down.
I think Amash is more likely to primary Trump though than Rand.
Oh yes! In a heart beat
Sorry, who?
Smash is my man.
He’s kinda gone the Gary Johnson route as of late
He’s really not effective with most of his policies
love the fanpage
He’d certainly have my vote. Any actual conservative that primaries Trump would have my vote.
So.
I hope he runs!! We will crush this wolf in sheep’s clothing!! #KatesLaw!!!
At this point I’d happily take a primary challenge from ANY GOP’r. Pls, oh please let’s have some adults in the room.
If he wants to get crushed and lose his house seat…
I wouldn’t vote for him after some of the limp wrist shit he’s done.
No chance of winning. Just another left wing fool.
Guy would get rolled on,
Fail
Never heard of him ?
Still hoping he will run as a Libertarian.
Sure he is ……
Who??
Chris Heiden
Where do I send my money?
I don’t know much about the guy but coming from Michigan his is probably a RINO.
But not
Lots of low information Trumpsters here.
Daniel Vest thanks I will check him out. I was born and raised in Michigan but it seems I am out of touch with things going on there. I have not lived there in 30 year. I’m a southern boy now.
Hopefully there will be another election.
That moron better not.. Trump all the way. Not amash
Rand Paul all the way
Who?
That is pajama boy with new glasses.
That would be awesome
Who the F is he?
Alan Swartz the echo hall … Kim Marston
Not very familiar with this guy.
This is the Echo Hall. This guy has zero chance of getting elected.
Kim Marston exactly… lol un electable people who run there mouths .
P.S. Alan and John – Sorry for Justin. He actually is a good person, just not housebroken lol. I looked to see if there were anymore comments and they had all be deleted. I guess that’s that lol
Forget it
Hahahahahahahahahahahhahahahahahaha moron good luck
Doesn’t have a snowballs chance in hell.
Well time to start hitting Amash with some serious dirt.
He’s likely also considering an appointment to some seat by his pal Paul Ryan.
He advocates a smaller government so for those who are ridiculing him, in what ways do you want to grow government?
Amash gets two thumbs up for taking a principled stand and voting against sanctions.
Oh please do make my day lol
He should consider retiring from politics. This idiot voted for Trannies in our Armed Forces. #PrimaryAmash
He wouldn’t win. But I’d chose him over Trump any day.