U.S. Rep. Justin Amash, a Ron Paul protege, seeks a GOP 'revolution' | The Detroit News | detroitnews.com - Marisa Schultz:
March 15, 2012 - "Amash flew to Texas in early 2010 to ask advice from someone with a history of bucking the establishment in Washington: U.S. Rep. Ron Paul.
"Paul explained to Amash that voting against the Republican Party in Congress may be a difficult path, but he encouraged Amash, saying sticking to the limits of the Constitution and fighting for civil liberties wins support among constituents. 'Liberty is popular,' Paul said, according to Amash.
"Since Amash, 31, was elected to Congress that same year he's managed to carry out Paul's advice, as the two congressmen are among those who most frequently vote against the GOP leadership in their steadfast following of the Constitution. OpenCongress.org said the two — and North Carolina Rep. Walter Jones — most often buck their party.
"Though Amash doesn't agree with Paul on everything, including nuances on foreign policy, tax breaks and earmarks, their political philosophies have been in step, albeit in the minority in Congress. OpenCongress.org said Amash and Paul cast similar votes 86 percent of the time."
Read more: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120315/OPINION01/203150330/1008/opinion01/U-S-Rep-Justin-Amash-Ron-Paul-protege-seeks-GOP-revolution-
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March 15, 2012 - "Amash flew to Texas in early 2010 to ask advice from someone with a history of bucking the establishment in Washington: U.S. Rep. Ron Paul.
"Paul explained to Amash that voting against the Republican Party in Congress may be a difficult path, but he encouraged Amash, saying sticking to the limits of the Constitution and fighting for civil liberties wins support among constituents. 'Liberty is popular,' Paul said, according to Amash.
"Since Amash, 31, was elected to Congress that same year he's managed to carry out Paul's advice, as the two congressmen are among those who most frequently vote against the GOP leadership in their steadfast following of the Constitution. OpenCongress.org said the two — and North Carolina Rep. Walter Jones — most often buck their party.
"Though Amash doesn't agree with Paul on everything, including nuances on foreign policy, tax breaks and earmarks, their political philosophies have been in step, albeit in the minority in Congress. OpenCongress.org said Amash and Paul cast similar votes 86 percent of the time."
Read more: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120315/OPINION01/203150330/1008/opinion01/U-S-Rep-Justin-Amash-Ron-Paul-protege-seeks-GOP-revolution-
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