Miller's reasons

Submitted by ryanteaguebeckwith on June 25, 2007 - 2:04pm.
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U.S. Rep. Brad Miller said he could have been a contender.

In an interview, the Raleigh Democrat said he was excited about the possibility of taking on Sen. Elizabeth Dole, but he was afraid of what the campaign would be like, Barb Barrett reports.

"I would turn my life upside down and my family’s life upside down and my friends' lives upside down," he said.

Part of the blame could go to Vernon Robinson. Miller didn't mention it, but he faced a particularly nasty challenge from the former Winston-Salem city councilman in 2006.

In addition, Miller said he felt like he was starting to get some traction on pet issues in the House. He intends to introduce bills on predatory lending and bankruptcy in the coming weeks.

"I have plenty to say grace over," he said.

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