More evidence that shows that the GOP doesn't want anything to do with those with libertarian leanings. This party has one heckuva identity crisis.
Congressman Amash (R-MI), a libertarian leaning republican, is a hero to those who support him. Amash has a spotless record when it comes to core conservative values. In fact, he’s even won awards for his strong votes. Yet, his support of civil liberties and sound economic policy have caused disdain from neoconservatives.
Karl Rove recently attacked Amash on national TV saying that he is far more liberal and votes with Nancy Pelosi more than any other House republican. In fact, the exact inverse is true. Amash votes against Pelosi more than any other House republican.
http://benswann.com/will-congressman-ju ... t-in-2014/
Brian Ellis announced the campaign on Tuesday, saying Amash “has turned his back on conservative principles.” Ellis’s campaign bio describes him as a “fiscal and social conservative Republican who embraces traditional values, limited government, and strong national security.”
Amash has been an outspoken libertarian in the House, leading the charge to dismantle the National Security Agency over surveillance disclosed this summer. A favorite of the tea party and supporter of former presidential candidate Ron Paul, Amash has bucked his party on numerous occasions, including voting against John Boehner for speaker of the House in January after being kicked off the House Budget Committee for not voting with the GOP.
Ellis, who founded an investment advisory firm, is reportedly well-funded by a group of state business leaders who want to see a more traditional Republican in the House.
http://www.politico.com/story/2013/10/j ... 97971.html
