The 360 | What does Justin Amash's GOP defection mean?
Speed readWhat's happening: On July 4, Rep. Justin Amash announced he was leaving the Republican Party to run for reelection as an independent. In an op-ed on his decision, the Michigan congressman decried the two-party system as an"existential threat" to American principles, saying"modern politics is trapped in a partisan death spiral."
Why there's debate: Amash's defection raises the question of whether he's just an upset outlier or his move is a sign of wider dissension within the Republican Party under Trump. Some argue Amash's departure will serve as a warning for other conservatives who might consider breaking with the president from the party line. Amash lost his standing in the House Freedom Caucus, as well as significant financial backing.
Others have praised Amash — even those who don't agree with his libertarian beliefs — for speaking his mind and bucking the political pressure that surrounds most members of the two-party system.
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