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Justin Amash announces presidential exploratory committee
Amash launched a website announcing he has formed an exploratory committee for a presidential campaign. “Americans are ready for practical approaches based in humility and trust of the people,” he said in his announcement. “We’re ready for a presidency that will restore respect for our Constitution and bring people together. I’m excited and honored to …
Justin Amash on what his GOP colleagues say behind closed doors
“I get people sending me text messages, people calling me, saying ‘thank you for what you’re doing,’” Amash told CNN’s Jake Tapper in a wide-ranging interview on “State of the Union” Sunday. “They’re not saying it publicly. And I think that’s a problem for our country, it’s a problem for the Republican Party, it’s a …
Trump critic Justin Amash quits Republican Party
“Today, I am declaring my independence and leaving the Republican Party,” Amash wrote in a Washington Post op-ed Thursday morning. “No matter your circumstance, I’m asking you to join me in rejecting the partisan loyalties and rhetoric that divide and dehumanize us. I’m asking you to believe that we can do better than this two-party …
Amash exits House Freedom Caucus in wake of Trump impeachment stance
Rep. Justin AmashJustin AmashWho are the House Democrats backing Trump impeachment? Who are the House Democrats backing Trump impeachment? Amash hits Trump and his allies: They are ‘trying to excuse’ his obstruction efforts MORE (R-Mich.) has opted to quit the House Freedom Caucus in the wake of his comments in support of moving forward with …
