Grand Rapids Press: Democratic congressional candidate Pat Miles releases second list of Republicans who will vote for him over Justin Amash
Democratic congressional candidate Patrick Miles Jr. has released a second list of 50 Republicans who say they will vote for him on Nov. 2 instead of the Republican candidate, State Rep. Justin Amash.
The list includes Vic Krause, who served four terms in the state
House during the 1980s; Dick Ford, brother of the late President Gerald
R. Ford, and Ionia County Sheriff Dwain Dennis. Amash and Miles are running for the seat being vacated by Republican U.S. Rep. Vern Ehlers, who has held the seat since 1993. If elected, Miles is more likely to reach across the aisle in an
effort to stop partisan bickering, said Krause, who attended a press
conference in front of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum Tuesday. "Extreme partisanship is permeating Congress and electing right wing
conservative Republicans and left wing liberal Democrats in November is
only going to make matters worse," said Krause, who was ranked as being
more conservative than Ehlers in a 1985 Grand Rapids Press survey of
the Kent County GOP. Jeannine Lemmon, a Grand Rapids real estate agent who said she has
voted Republican most of her life, said she will vote for Miles because
she has known him for the past 20 years. "But I am concerned about who is representing the Republican
ticket," she said. "I don't think he has the experience that is
needed." Amash, 30, is in his first term in the State House. The list of 50 self-identified Republicans released Tuesday is the
second one released by the Miles campaign. An earlier list included the
daughters of outgoing U.S. Rep. Vern Ehlers and the son of Ehlers
predecessor, former U.S. Rep. Hal Sawyer. Karen Henry Stokes, the widow of former U.S. Rep. Paul Henry, also was included in the latest list, along with husband, James Stokes. She announced her support for Miles earlier this month.
WZZM 13: Democratic candidate for Congress gets more Republican endorsements
The Democratic candidate for the 3rd Congressional District announced receiving several more endorsements from area Republican today.
Patrick Miles is facing Republican Justin Amash in the race for U.S. Representative Vern Ehlers seat. Ehlers announced in the spring that he would not seek reelection. Tuesday, Miles announced that the following people are supporting him: Republican former State Representative Vic Krause; Dick Ford, the brother of former President Gerald Ford; and Ionia County Sheriff Dwain Dennis have thrown their support to Miles. Earlier this fall, three former Kent County Republican Chairs and
the daughters of outgoing Representative Vern Ehlers, announced their
support of Miles.
Grand Rapids Press: Karen Henry Stokes endorses Democrat Patrick Miles Jr. for her late husband's seat
October 6, 2010
Karen Henry Stokes, the widow of the late U.S. Rep. Paul Henry,
endorsed Democratic candidate Patrick Miles Jr. today for the 3rd
Congressional seat her husband held before he died in 1993.
In endorsing Miles over Republican State Rep. Justin Amash, Henry
said she believes Miles better exemplifies her late husband's style of
leadership. "For the good of our district, I will be voting for Pat Miles on
Nov. 2," Stokes said in an announcement released by Miles' campaign
this morning. "I have been silent because of my long loyalty to the Republican
Party and my deep affection for faithful Republican friends who were
close to Paul's life and have remained close to mine," Stokes said. Though she wants Republicans to regain a majority in Congress,
Stokes said Amash's "extreme views... would be harmful to our district." "I support Pat Miles because he is the reasonable candidate, a centrist rather than an extremist," she said. Stokes supported Republican Steve Heacock in this year's Republican primary race to succeed U.S. Rep. Vern Ehlers. Ehlers, a Republican who is retiring after 17 years in Congress,
succeeded Henry, who died in office from cancer on July 31, 1993. WOOD Radio: Miles Rallies for EducationOctober 4, 2010 Third
Congressional District candidate, Democrat Pat Miles, rallied with
educators who are supporting his campaign at Central High School.
He
spoke about his commitment to education, and highlighted the contrasts
between himself and his opponent Justin Amash on education.
Miles
was joined by Rockford Schools Superintendent Mike Shibler and Paul
Helder, president of the Grand Rapids Education Association (GREA).
Helder says endorsing Miles was an easy choice.
"The
statewide association made it very clear and the national association
made it very clear they're behind Pat Miles," said Helder. "Locally, we
are as well. That's not always the case, but it is in this case because
it's so clear cut."
Helder says Miles' ideas make sense to the GREA.
"Let's
look at rational changes when changes need to be made," said Helder.
"Let's try to construct a system that makes sense to people; that
honors parents, that honors students, that honors the teachers, the
administrators, that brings everybody in as a community."
Helder says Miles can be a voice for "common sense" in Washington, D.C.
"We
know that reducing class size helps students," said Helder. "We know
that investing in early childhood education makes a difference for
children their whole lives and, frankly, it reduces the crime rate." Grand Rapids Press: Congressional candidate Patrick Miles Jr. shows off support from educators at rally today in Grand Rapids October 4, 2010
Shibler, whose name appeared on a list
of some 50 people the Miles campaign described as Republicans
supporting Miles, is expected to speak today at a Miles-sponsored rally
on education issues.
In
today's rally, at 5 p.m. at Central High School, 421 Fountain St. NE,
Shibler plans to speak about school funding issues. While he cannot
officially endorse the Democratic candidate because of school board
rules against endorsements, he supports Miles' position on educational
issues. Shibler said Amash simply has not responded to at least three
attempts to discuss issues with the Friends of Kent County Schools, a
group he chairs that was created in 2001 to protect the interests of
local school districts. "It's extremely important to me that whoever we elect, we elect
someone who is willing to consider and listen to our position on
issues," Shibler said. Shibler is worried that Amash wants to restrict federal funding for
schools -- a source of revenue he considers important to districts. "I'm looking at the federal government to at least play a role in
softening the blow of cuts in our state-level funding," Shibler said. Shibler said he considers himself an independent voter and likely to split his vote this November. In a press release, Miles' campaign also listed Kent Intermediate
School District Assistant Superintendent Ron Koehler and a handful of
school board members from Grand Rapids, Kentwood and Ionia as
supporting him. WOOD Radio: Miles Calls Out Amash Over Chinese Company, Again
October 1, 2010
The spat started when the Pat Miles Campaign ran a TV ad accusing Justin Amash, and his family, of owning a factory in China.
The Amash campaign denies the claim.
Today,
Third Congressional District candidate, Democrat Pat Miles, stood
outside Rowe International with Michigan workers, calling on his
opponent, Justin Amash to answer for comments made by his campaign.
Miles quoted comments made by John Amash, Justin's brother and campaign chair, on NewsRadio WOOD 1300.
"'Trade
with China is providing American consumers with good, quality tools
that could not be made for those prices in the United States,'" said
Miles.
Miles just wants to know why Amash won't sell tools made here in Michigan by the hands of Michigan workers.
"I
call on Justin Amash to ask why he's given up on Michigan workers when
they are the best in the world," said Miles. "Instead of trying to
change the policies in place that allow companies to outsource and
undercut our workers, Mr. Amash has decided to exploit those policies." Miles doesn't see this dispute ending anytime soon because the Amash campaign is challenging incontrovertible facts.
"We
relied on information provided by Mr. Amash and his company," said
Miles. "We're gonna stand by our position and also on pointing out to
voters his record and policies, which hurt west Michigan jobs.
September 30, 2010
"We relied on information provided by the company itself," Miles said, information that apparently came from a website. The company in question is Dynamic Source International.
A search turned up a website with the name of Dynamic Source International, and that search says Dynamic Source International is a manufacturer.
Other searches turned up multiple links with that same company name.
September 25, 2010
Campaign staffers for congressional candidates Justin Amash and
Patrick Miles Jr. are accusing each other of ducking debate invitations.
The charges began earlier this week when Miles' staffers published a
news release with a list of debates and candidate forums to which Amash
has declined or failed to respond to invitations. Since Aug. 3, when Amash won the Republican primary and Miles the
Democratic primary, the two candidates have sparred twice and only once
publicly. The pair faced off along with Libertarian candidate James Rogers on Sept. 17 before a senior citizens group. On Monday, the Kent County Medical Society sponsored a forum with the candidates that was open only to society members. In their sole public debate, Miles challenged Amash's legislative
votes in the state House. They also differed on Social Security because
of Amash's support for reforms that could allow for private accounts
for future recipients. "After appearing at one debate with Pat Miles in which he was
challenged on his record, Amash is refusing to stand up in front of the
people in this community to talk about the issues and to participate in
the forums hosted by these important civic institutions," Amy
Fetherolf, Miles campaign spokesperson said. Amash spokesman, John Amash, said they are willing to participate in
up to two debates "where there can be a good open discussion about the
issues beyond their party's sound bite positions." Some organizers of other events say Amash has refused or ignored
invitations to forums at which all of the candidates have been invited. Roger Durham, chairman of the political science department at
Aquinas College, said Amash declined their invitation earlier this
week. Miles accepted. The Varnum law firm, where both Amash and Miles were employed as
lawyers, got no response when they extended their invitation to Amash,
said Larry Murphy, a partner at the firm. Al Abbasse, a political science professor at Ferris University and
Democratic opponent of Amash's in the 2008 race for the 72nd state
House seat, said the Amash campaign has declined to respond to his
invitations. Sue Bynum, office manager for the Wyoming-Kentwood Chamber of
Commerce, said they will host an Oct. 13 candidates forum without
Amash. Miles has accepted along with candidates from the Green Party,
the Libertarian Party and the US Taxpayers Party, she said.
Jim Harger
September 20, 2010
GRAND RAPIDS-- Democratic congressional candidate Patrick Miles Jr. is publicizing a list of more than 50 West Michigan Republicans who are endorsing him over State Rep. Justin Amash, the Republican nominee.
The list includes former Kent County Republican Party chairmen Bob Eleveld, Elliott Serafin and Bill Farr; and children of two of the Republicans who have held the Grand Rapids-based Congressional seat.
Other Republicans on the list include Mike Pumford of Newaygo, who served three terms in the state House until 2004, and former East Grand Rapids Mayor Nyal Deems.
William Farr, a former Kent County GOP chairman who ran as the GOP's candidate for state attorney general in 1970, challenged Amash's GOP credentials in a statement.
"His views are so extreme, Ithink he is even to the right of the tea party movement," Farr said."Just because someone is a Republican is not enough to earn my vote. I want someone who is in the mainstream and that person for me is Pat Miles."
Also on the list are Marla Ehlers and Heidi Ehlers Rienstra, daughters of 3rd District Rep. Vern Ehlers, who announced early this year he would not run again.
"Party labels are not as important as character in choosing our next representative in Congress," Marla Ehlers said in a statement released by the Miles campaign.
Phil Dawson, Kaitlin Urka
September 21, 2010
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WZZM) - School superintendents often lobby in Lansing or Washington on educational issues, but they usually don't publicly support a specific candidate. Rockford school superintendent Michael Shibler is breaking with that custom. "Somebody has got to be the squeaky wheel, right?" he asks. Shibler calls himself an independent, but he joined over 50 Republicans Monday to endorse Democrat Pat Miles in Michigan's 3rd Congressional District. Shibler says Republican candidate Justin Amash won't reveal his position on education, and as a state lawmaker has consistently voted for cuts in per pupil spending. "Justin Amash isn't interested," says Shibler. "If he isn't interested now is he going to be interested if he gets elected? I don't think so." Shibler is chairman of the Friends of Kent County Schools political action committee. He says the Rockford School Board supports his decision to express his political views publicly. "I've taken the position now that I'm going to state my positions and be aggressive in the political process," he says. "I owe it to the kids, not just in Rockford, but Kent County as well." The Detroit News: GOP activists back Dem
Karen Bouffard, Paul Egan September 20, 2010
Morethan 50 Republican activists and community leaders say they are supporting Democrat Pat Miles for Congress, fearing his opponent, Justin Amash, may be too conservative for even the traditionally Republican district.
The list released Monday by Miles' campaign includes two daughters -- Maria Ehlers and Heidi Ehlers Rienstra -- of U.S. Rep. Vern Ehlers, the Republican whose plans to retire created a vacancy for the 3rd District.
Amash, 30, is serving his first two-year term as a state lawmaker. He has been unafraid to vote "no" on a bill, even one supported by most of his GOP colleagues.
Detroit Free Press: GOP activists back Dem in Michigan congressional run
Mike Householder September 20, 2010
Dozens of Republican activists and community leaders say they aresupporting Democrat Pat Miles for Congress, fearing that his opponent, Justin Amash, may be too conservative for even the traditionally Republican district.
Farr is one of three former Kent County GOP chairmen among the more than 50 party activists and community leaders who are backing Miles over state Rep. Justin Amash of Kent County’s Cascade Township. The list released today by Miles’ campaign includes two daughters of longtime U.S. Rep. Vernon Ehlers, the Republican whose plans to retire at the end of his term created a vacancy for the 3rd District.“I seriously question that Justin Amash is a Republican, based upon his voting record and public statements,” said former Kent County Republican Party Chairman Bill Farr. “His views are so extreme, I think he is even to the right of the tea party movement.”
Amash, 30, is serving his first two-year term as a state lawmaker. He has gained a reputation for being unafraid to vote “no” on a bill, even one supported by most of his Republican colleagues. He has voted against an income tax checkoff for an autism research fund and opposed putting a measure on the November ballot that would prohibit people from serving in public office if they were convicted of certain “public trust” felonies in the past 20 years.
He frequently votes against spending bills, even those that have been agreed to by bipartisan conference committees.
The practice has turned off some in the party, who see Amash as too radical for their taste.
“I want someone who is in the mainstream, and for me that person is Pat Miles,” Farr said. “I will vote for him this fall because I know he is a moderate whose views are in line with those of our district.”
Miles, a 42-year-old Harvard-educated attorney from Grand Rapids, says in a statement that his Republican supporters “understand we need a congressman who will focus on helping people and getting results, not someone who has proven to be an obstructionist.”
Michigan Messenger: Four Michigan congressional races make CNN's top 100
CNN’s Political Ticker released what they’re calling the “CNN 100″ — 100 congressional races that will determine which party controls the U.S. House of Representatives. The list is split into the 50 most vulnerable seats and 50 “races to watch.” Michigan has two races on each of those two lists.
On the most vulnerable list are the two obvious choices: District 1, where Republicans and Democrats are fighting to replace a retiring Rep. Bart Stupak, and District 7, where Democratic Rep. Mark Schauer faces a tough campaign against the man he defeated for the seat in 2008, Tim Walberg. On the list of races to watch: District 9, currently held by Democratic Rep. Gary Peters, and District 3, where Rep. Vern Ehlers is retiring and leaving a seat to battle for. Peters faces a challenge from Andrew “Rocky” Raczkowski. State Rep. Justin Amash (R) meets Patrick Miles (D) for Ehlers’ seat.
August 30, 2010
Third Congressional District Candidate, democrat Pat Miles reissued a challenge today to his opponent state Rep. Justin Amash (R-Cascade).
"There should be a five percent Congressional pay cut every year the federal budget is not balanced," said Miles. "It's very important for Congress to get serious about cutting spending, and reining in the federal debt and reducing the deficit."
Rep. Amash says he accepts the challenge.
"I think that's something we need to do across the board," said Amash. "We should do it at the Congressional level. We've done that at the state level. I think that's perfectly acceptable."
Rep. Amash today released a statement announcing his co-sponsorship of a bill creating a 72-hour review period for state legislators.
Miles says this is unreasonable.
"It doesn't work in the real world when lives are at stake," said Miles."To say that 72 hours before legislation can be adopted is irresponsible."
Miles says some bills are long and some are short.
"If someone needs 72 hours to read a one-page bill, then they've got a bigger problem than serving in Congress."
WOOD Radio: Miles Meets With Local Business Owners
August 25, 2010
Third Congressional District candidate Pat Miles met with small business owners Tuesday at Concept Industries.
Miles outlined his plan to create jobs by working to lower taxes on small businesses and advocate for higher SBA loan limits.
"We're focusing on my policies, proposals to help small business create jobs here in west Michigan," said Miles.
Miles is focusing on jobs because that's what voters are telling him they want to know more about.
"They're concerned about the economy and they're concerned about the outflow of American jobs from west Michigan overseas," said Miles."I'm proposing to close the tax loophole that gives American corporations a tax benefit when they send American jobs overseas."
Miles says small business owners are also concerned with education.
"They need a skilled workforce," said Miles. "They're hearing of other companies in town that have job openings, but can't find skilled workers."
A major issue on Miles' agenda are companies that are pursuing green technologies.
"Companies here in west Michigan are innovating in the clean-energy economy," said Miles. "They're making products that are green, that are recyclable, that have renewable components."
A major reason Miles supports continuing tax credits is to help level the playing field.
"We're competing both with other states, as well as with other countries, in terms of packages," said Miles. "They're very aware of the cost structure that they're competing with and they want to make sure their costs are as low as possible."
Grand Rapids Press: Miles camp criticizes Amash's tax stance; Democrat voices support for targeted credits
August 19, 2010
Miles took a shot at Amash's attacks on corporate tax breaks Wednesday, saying he supports state tax credits that attracted $73 million worth of investment by ConAgra Foods Inc. in Amash's state House district. The expansion is expected to create more than 200 new jobs at the plant that produces snack and nutritionbars."These targeted tax credits are creating jobs in Michigan, helping companies to expand their workforce, and attracting new businesses to Michigan," Miles said. If elected to Congress, Miles said he would push to make more Small Business Administration loans available to small companies. Amash's campaign chairman said he would go the other way by eliminating or reducing all tax breaks for business. "We can't afford to do away with programs that help Michigan compete to keep and attract new businesses," said spokeswoman Amy Fetherolf. "ConAgra chose that site over one in Minnesota." "While Michigan struggles to attract new businesses and to create jobs, Justin Amash wants to do away with a program that is delivering concrete results for West Michigan." August 19, 2010
Democrats and the GOP are fighting over the proposed mosque, Islamic community center, just blocks from the World Trade Center.
Third Congressional District Candidate, Democrat Pat Miles says he wants no part in this partisan bickering.
"Our U.S. Constitution provides for the freedom of religion," said Miles."The decision ultimately of where to place a mosque in New York is up to the people of New York."
Miles says he doesn't want to focus on issues local to New York.
"They're the ones who lived through 9/11 directly and were most affected by it directly," said Miles.
Instead, Miles wants to focus on the issues that directly affect west Michigan.
"Creating and protecting west Michigan jobs, being fiscally responsible, reining in federal spending and improving education opportunities," said Miles. "Mostly, we've got to fight to create and protect American jobs."
Daily Kos: Primary Day Preview
Steve Singiser
August 1, 2010
MI-03: If you want a sleeper race in November, this race to replace retiring longtime Republican Rep. Vern Ehlers might be the one to keep an eye on. Democrats have an unusually strong candidate for this district in Pat Miles. Miles faces former county commissioner Paul Mayhue in the primary, but Mayhue had just $257 on hand at the last reporting period. On the GOP side, young GOP state legislator Justin Amash was early to get in, and is a favorite of the Club for Growth crowd. He is considered to be the betting favorite. Former county commissioner Steve Heacock and state legislator Bill Hardiman also figure to be in the running.
The Detroit News: 6 House races to watch
July 30, 2010
3rd District - One to watchSeat: Open with Rep Vern Ehlers' retirement Why it's important: This usual Republican stronghold is Jerry Ford's old congressional seat, but the Democrats are given a shot at taking it this year. Strongest Democrat is Pat Miles, a third-generation Grand Rapids resident, Harvard Law graduate and business lawyer. WJRW: The Tony Gates Show
July 30, 2010
Listen here.
Grand Rapids Legal News: Congressional candidates offer a variety of political positions
Cynthia Price
July 28, 2010
The second Democratic candidate, Patrick Miles, has worked as an attorney in Grand Rapids ever since his graduation from Harvard Law School — first at Varnum, now at Dickinson Wright. “The reason I’m running,” he told his fellow bar members, “is that I’m truly frustrated by the lockstep party approach in Washington. This extreme partisanship is not serving us well.” Though he has not held office, he is a dedicated community leader, chairing such organizations as Inner City Christian Federation and the Aquinas College board.
Several challenging questions were posed to the candidates by attendees, through moderator Jeff Cranson of the Grand Rapids Press. The first had to be answered along party lines. What would the Republican candidates have worked to support that has been passed during the Obama administration, and what would the Democratic candidates have supported under the Bush administration?
All of the Republican candidates gave a qualified answer, saying that portions of some bills would have been palatable but the final product was not.
Miles responded that he was disappointed that his fellow candidates could not come up with a single unreserved support statement for the current administration’s work.
Fox 17 Interview with Pat Miles
July 28, 2010
View here.
The Rapidian: An interview with congressional candidate Pat Miles
Douglas Dooley
July 26, 2010
The retiring of Vern Ehlers, who for 17 years held the U.S. House of Representatives seat for Michigan's 3rd District leaves both republicans and democrats vying for votes. One of the democratic candidates is local lawyer and civic leader Pat Miles,who has been part of the Grand Rapids community for decades serving local small businesses as a legal representative, as well as serving on various boards in a trustee capacity. I sat down with him, at his campaign office to talk about the political landscape and why he believes a Democrat could win the general election in November after over 25 years of Republican representation. In a discussion on all of the topics at the forefront of the community and the nation, Miles spoke on why he thinks he can win the August 3 democratic primary,and also his belief that the voters of this district will look past party lines, primarily to elect someone who will get down to business.From the economy to clean energy, to education, to topics grappled with at both the family level as well as the international level, candidate Miles believes that the people of West Michigan are looking for a problem-solver first. He said they want to elect someone devoid of ideology and more focused on what can be done to bridge the divide in politics that continues to paralyze Washington. The Detroit News: Editorial: For Congress July 23, 2010 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. Detroit Free Press Endorsements: Michigan's U.S. House districts
July 18,2010
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.
The Grand Rapids Press: Endorsements for Congress, 3rd District: Patrick Miles Jr.July 11, 2010
On the Democratic side, Mr. Miles, a Grand Rapids attorney, has along history of community involvement. He is a thoughtful, serious candidate who could be an independent voice for Grand Rapids and theregion. 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. He proposes a 5 percent pay cut for members of Congress for each year the federal budget is not balanced.
Grand Rapids lawyer Patrick Miles Jr. will seek Vern Ehlers' Congressional seat
Monica Scott
March 18, 2010
GRAND RAPIDS -- Patrick Miles Jr., a Grand Rapids lawyer, was to formally announce today his campaign for the Democratic nomination tosucceed U.S. Rep. Vern Ehlers."I am running because I am frustrated politicians are not working together to solve problems," Miles said. "I am an independent thinker, leader and problem-solver who will work with others, listen, use common sense and find the best solution to move forward."
Emily Cadei
March 18, 2010
First-time candidate Patrick Miles Jr.(D), announced his candidacy Thursday. Miles is pitching himself as an outsider, and touting his experience as "a business lawyer helping small, family-owned businesses start, grow, and create jobs in West Michigan."
March 18, 2010
Atty Patrick Miles (D) announced his bid today to replace retiring Rep. Vern Ehlers (R). Miles: "I am running because I am frustrated politicians are not working together to solve problems."
WZZM: Patrick Miles Jr. announced he is running for Michigan's 3rd Congressional seat
Bob Brenzing, Matt Campbell
March 18, 2010
GRAND RAPIDS (WZZM) - Saying he is frustrated that politicians in Congress are not working together to solve problems, Patrick Miles, Jr, announced this morning that he is running for Michigan's 3rd Congressional District seat. Miles, a Democrat, will run for the seat currently held by U.S. Rep.Vern Ehlers (R). Ehlers announced in February that he would not seek re-election. Miles is joining former Kent County Commissioner Paul Mayhue in the Democratic Primary for the seat. Four Republicans are also running in the primary. "I am not a politician. I've never run for office before. But I'm running now, because it is time to work together. Our government works, when there are leaders in Washington who care more about doing good than scoring political points," said Pat Miles today in a press release. Miles, 42, was born and raised in Grand Rapids, and attended Grand Rapids Public Schools. He has lived in Michigan's Third Congressional District his entire life. He holds a degree in business administration and economics from Aquinas College and graduated from Harvard Law School in 1991. He is a former chairman of the Aquinas College Board of Trustees and served as President of the Grand Rapids Bar Association from 2004 to 2005. March 18, 2010
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) - Patrick Miles Jr. is running for the Congressional seat currently held by retiring Vern Ehlers. Miles, a business attornery and community leader, launched his 3rd District campaign as a Democrat Thursday with a YouTube video announcement. "I am not a politician. I've never run for office before," Miles said in the announcement. "But I'm running now, because it is time to work together. Our government works when there are leaders in Washington who care more about doing good than scoring political points. It works when Congress worries more about solving problems than who's in power. Government works best when it remembers it's for the people, by the people and of the people. Being in Congress isn't an entitlement. It is an opportunity to fight each day for Michigan values and communities." WOOD Radio: Miles Runs for Congress, Democrat Enters 3rd District Primary
March 18, 2010
Pat Miles, a Grand Rapids business attorney is running for the seat in Congress that Vern Ehlers is leaving at the end of the year.
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