The Grand Rapids Press said in their endorsement:

[Miles] has a long history of community involvement. He is a thoughtful, serious candidate who could be an independent voice for Grand Rapids and the region. His priorities are the economy and jobs."

"He would focus on lowering taxes on small business, and providing federal incentives for research and development. Mr. Miles understands, too, the need to rein in spending."

The Detroit News said in their endorsement:

“In the Democratic primary, business attorney Pat Miles brings experience working with Grand Rapids community and business groups. He would make a formidable candidate for Democrats in this traditionally Republican district.”

The Detroit Free Press said in their endorsement:

“In the Democratic primary, lawyer PAT MILES, 42, of Grand Rapids, is a solid centrist who has built a career fashioning win-win solutions for competing businesses, a useful background for bridging the partisan divides that paralyze Washington. In a traditionally Republican district, Miles would give voters a dynamic, conservative Democrat to consider for Congress in November.”