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Rep. Justin Amash reveals his 2020 bid for the presidency
https://www.alternet.org/2020/04/rep-justin-amash-reveals-his-2020-bid-for-the-presidency/
Independent Rep. Justin Amash of Michigan announced Tuesday night that hes officially launching a bid for the White House in 2020.
Hes beginning with an exploratory committee rather than a formal campaign, but the effect is the same. Hes throwing his hat in the ring and wants to see how far he can get.
Today, I launched an exploratory committee to seek the [Libertarian Party]s nomination for president of the United States. Americans are ready for practical approaches based in humility and trust of the people, he said in a tweet. Were ready for a presidency that will restore respect for our Constitution and bring people together. Im excited and honored to be taking these first steps toward serving Americans of every background as president.
Of course, no one thinks a third-party candidate will win in the United States. And theres no reason to believe the American people are clamoring for a libertarian leader. So whats the point of this bid?
Many fear that Amashs run would siphon off any potential votes against President Donald Trump away from the Democratic nominee, giving the incumbent a greater advantage. However, its not clear if this is how it would play out. The question is whether Amash would swing more votes away from Trump or more from the Democratic nominee, and its difficult to predict ahead of time what the result will be.
Amash was a Republican until 2019, when he broke with the party in protest of Trumps presidency.
Whats in it for him? Since hes not going to become president, and he may be as likely to help Trump as hurt him, the most plausible explanation for his potential candidacy is ego.
Captain Zero
(6,783 posts)That's what will happen with Jesse Ventura in Minnesota too. Watch if Ventura runs in Minnesota I predict Amash won't run there...
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dajoki
(10,678 posts)He switched to an Independent because he no longer believed in trump and the rethugs. Now he's going to help them through the backdoor?
Talk to Bernie, Justin. Are you with America or not?