Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Justin Amash relishes libertarian rebel label, writer says in New York Times opinion piece

Justin Amash relishes libertarian rebel label, writer says in New York Times opinion piece | MLive.com - Zane McMillin:

February 11, 2013 - "GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Oft-outspoken Rep. Justin Amash is portrayed as relishing the libertarian rebel label that has amassed him a significant following in a New York Times opinion piece that ran over the weekend.

"Amash takes a starring role in the piece, titled "After Ron Paul, Then What?" and written by Reason magazine senior editor Brian Doherty, published Saturday on NYTimes.com.

"The column by and large examines how retired Rep. Ron Paul, of Texas, oversaw a firing up of the Republican Party's libertarian voters, and how his son, Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky, and Amash are among those carrying the torch forward.

"Amash is an ardent Paul supporter who frequently appeared at rallies for the latter and who shares many of the longtime congressman's beliefs."

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