Rep. Justin Amash, R-Mich., is probably the most libertarian member of the U.S. House, which means he’s made some enemies on K Street. They are funding his primary opponent, Brian Ellis.
The latest campaign filing from Ellis’s campaign shows some of the business interests that want Amash gone. Some highlights:
PACs:
Blue Cross / Blue Shield of Michigan, $2,500
Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America, $2,000
Association For Advanced Life Underwriting, $5,000
The Dow Chemical Company, $5,000
National Association of Home Builders, $5,000
Business Industry Political Action Committee, $2,000
Michigan Beer & Wine Wholesalers Assoc., $1,000
Michigan Chamber of Commerce, $2,000
Food Marketing Institute, $2,500
Lobbyists:
Former John Boehner aide, current American Express lobbyist Brett Loper and his wife, $500
Former Boehner aide, current VP for lobbyist at Citigroup Robert Schellhas
Carol Kelly, vice president for government affairs at the National Association of Chain Drug Stores
