First term Congressman Justin Amash (R-Michigan) is a tea-party favorite. He boasts of limited government and individual liberties as he bucks his own party on votes time and time again. Unfortunately, his breaking from Republicans on key votes isn't because he's a moderate willing to work with Democrats, it's because his beliefs are so far to the right that he often refuses to go along with proposals being pushed by Republicans like John Boehner out of a belief that they are too "liberal."
Yes, Justin Amash actually thinks the obstructionist and socially-damaging Republican Congress isn't far enough to the right.
Congressman Amash's record of "standing alone" is highlighted in a new ad from his Democratic challenger Steve Pestka. It shows how Amash was the single vote against bi-partisan proposals to ensure utility companies notify senior citizens before their heat is shut off, the single vote to allow convicted sex offenders to keep their medical license and the single vote opposing a bill that would ease financial burdens on our military serving overseas.
It's becoming more and more clear that Congressman Amash is more interested in representing his own radical agenda than he is the people of Michigan.
If you haven't already, please visit the website of Steve Pestka who is running a spirited campaign against Amash. Polls have this race tightening and national Democratic groups are looking to target this race and make sure that Justin Amash doesn't get a 2nd term in Congress.