Report: Justin Amash mulling Senate run

Libertarian-minded Rep. Justin Amash (R-Mich.) is mulling a Senate bid if Sen. Carl Levin (D-Mich.) decides to retire, according to a report from National Review.

The story cites "several" libertarian activists close to the congressman.

Amash is a favorite of Ron Paul backers, many of whom see him as the heir to Paul's throne in the House. He has been a thorn in the side of House GOP leadership and recently was removed from his committee slots by House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio). Shortly after that, he voted against Boehner for Speaker.

If Levin retires, the seat could be competitive for the GOP — but an Amash candidacy might complicate things because his hardline economic views would be a tough sell statewide in Democratic-leaning Michigan.

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