Justin Amash’s unconventional victory speech

Published August 6, 2014 3:10pm ET



Rep. Justin Amash, R-Mich., fended off his primary opponent, Brian Ellis, by 14 percentage points Tuesday night. Everything was going swimmingly — until the incumbent made his victory speech.

Amash, one of the most libertarian members of Congress, is known for his unconventional ways (bucking party leadership, daring to inform constituents why he voted the way he did), but last night, things got even more unconventional.

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