2020 ELECTION Rep. Justin Amash says he won't seek third-party presidential bid

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Source: NBC News

WASHINGTON — Rep. Justin Amash, I-Mich., announced Saturday that he will not run for president this year after announcing at the end of April he would explore a presidential run under the Libertarian Party.

“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, who left the Republican Party last year, wrote on Twitter.

"This was a difficult decision for me, especially having seen grassroots supporters put so much effort into this campaign. It’s been humbling and awesome," Amash continued, citing political polarization and the unforeseen reality of campaigning amid the coronavirus pandemic as reasons for hid decision not to attempt a third-party bid.

Read more: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2020-election/rep-justin-amash-says-he-won-t-seek-third-party-n1208681

[sellitman]

1. He had zero chance

Just another RW GOP attention seeker.

[moonscape]

5. Yes, but that was an impressive

town hall he did where he made the case against 45. I hope he decided not to run so he could continue speaking out against 45, though who would be listening to him I have no idea!

[karynnj]

2. Good news ... Especially if he advocates for removing Trump

In his case, making the case why Trump is unacceptable is more likely to be and to resonate as honest, sincere and persuasive.

[Bernardo de La Paz]

3. Likely duplicate of previous post in LBN column Home page

[Sugarcoated]

4. I guess I should delete?

[Omaha Steve]

6. After a review by forum hosts....LOCKING

Dupe. See the earlier post here: https://www.democraticunderground.com/10142495074

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