The Republican-turned-independent from Michigan formed an exploratory committee as a Libertarian Party candidate in April.
Rep. Justin Amash announced Saturday he would not be running as a third-party candidate in the 2020 presidential election.
“After much reflection, I’ve concluded that circumstances don’t lend themselves to my success as a candidate for president this year, and therefore I will not be a candidate,” Amash tweeted.
The Republican-turned-independent from Michigan formed an exploratory committee as a Libertarian Party candidate in April.
“Never-Trumper” Republicans, including former Rep. Joe Walsh — who launched a failed 2020 presidential bid of his own — were concerned Amash would not win but “siphon enough votes” from presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden to “hand the election to Trump.”
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Rep. Justin Amash announced Saturday he would not be running as a third-party candidate in the 2020 presidential election https://t.co/AwNnNqoZwb
— POLITICO (@politico) May 16, 2020
Thanks for your support as I’ve been exploring a run for president as the potential nominee of the Libertarian Party.
— Justin Amash (@justinamash) May 16, 2020
After much reflection, I’ve concluded that circumstances don’t lend themselves to my success as a candidate for president this year, and therefore I will not be a candidate.
— Justin Amash (@justinamash) May 16, 2020
I continue to believe that a candidate from outside the old parties, offering a vision of government grounded in liberty and equality, can break through in the right environment.
But this environment presents extraordinary challenges.
— Justin Amash (@justinamash) May 16, 2020
The new reality of social distancing levels the playing field among the candidates in many respects, but it also means lesser known candidates are more dependent on adequate media opportunities to reach people.
— Justin Amash (@justinamash) May 16, 2020
The Libertarian Party’s national committee members and delegates have worked diligently to organize the national convention,…
— Justin Amash (@justinamash) May 16, 2020
I’ve been speaking directly to delegates about this opportunity for only a short time, but these conversations have solidified my belief that the Libertarian Party is well positioned to become a major and consistent contender to win elections at all levels of government.
— Justin Amash (@justinamash) May 16, 2020
If you aren’t already a member of the @LPNational, I encourage you to join me in becoming one so we can continue working together toward freedom, peace, and prosperity.
With appreciation,
Justin
— Justin Amash (@justinamash) May 16, 2020
Thank you, @justinamash. This was the right call. https://t.co/p19MwnXoN4
— Tom Nichols (@RadioFreeTom) May 16, 2020
In the past 48 hours, Biden took a pass on announcing Abrams as a running mate, Amash took a pass on going third party, and Trump has tweeted out some of the craziest shit he's ever tweeted. pic.twitter.com/PbgqwKPsYR
— Tom Nichols (@RadioFreeTom) May 16, 2020
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