brad miller

Bob Geary of Indyweek.com reports that we should expect to hear from Brad Miller soon about wheter or not he will enter the race for NC Governor. You can read about it here.

The article quotes Miller:

"I've gotten a lot of encouragement that I haven't solicited," he says. "I'm thinking very hard about it. I know I need to make a decision very quickly."

The director of the highly acclaimed film about fracking Gasland, was arrested on Capitol Hill today trying to film an open to the public committee meeting. Brad Miller, the ranking Democrat on the House Subcommittee on Energy and Environment is trying to secure a procedural maneuver that would allow the detained film crew to re-enter the hearing.

Read More: Huffington Post

Here's the Draft Brad Miller for NC Governor Facebook Page and related diary post over at Daily Kos

Let's show Brad Miller some love by joining the Facebook Group - today!

From Indy Week, some encouraging words from Brad Miller.

In addition to the calls and e-mails I’ve received without asking, I’ve made a few calls to people who have supported me in the past. I am encouraged that if I do decide to run, I would begin with a credible base and would be able to put together a campaign quickly.”

Poll results are in and the field is narrowed down for the races for Governor and Lt. Governor in North Carolina. While every name isn't included on the list, I included as many as I could and results were still fairly decisive.

Poll for Lt. Governor

Poll for Governor

While it seems like Erskine Bowles is the Dem establishment darling I'm looking for folks who will chart a new course.

I've liked Brad Miller for years and think he would have the moxie to take on the challenge in a progressive manner.

Bill Faison has been working hard on jobs policy and deserves a closer look.

And now former US Senate candidate Ken Lewis looks like he's considering a run.

He just tweeted the following:

Rapidly changing NC politics. With change there is opportunity for progress. Lots to think about. What do you think? Under the Dome

He certainly charted a different course in the Senate race, what do folks think of his chances?

And with Ken thinking about a run, does that mean other former US Senate candidate Jim Neal is far behind?

what they think re a run by Rep. Brad Miller (D-13) for Governor. (I'm tickled to say I personally had the exact same notion all on my little lonesome by about 9AM this morning...)

The link is here --> http://act.boldprogressives.org/survey/survey_miller_gov/

I think it's a fantastic idea, and I hope (there's that word again...) that we are hugely successful mounting an "Elizabeth Warren-style" draft campaign to urge the common-sense Democrat-with-a-backbone Miller to sign on!

Editor: Link corrected

Bold Progressives has jumped on the idea Brad Miller might consider a run for Governor if encouraged. They have already mailed out a link to their members in North Carolina and I'd like to promote it here.

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Brad Miller:

"My only two options are to run in a primary with David Price or not to run," Miller said. "I have talked to a lot of friends who have supported David and me. Some would support David. And some would support me. But none of them want to see a primary between us."

What is the customary period of mourning for this? Anyone know?

Thom Tillis is laughing his ass off already.

The potential for a Democratic primary in May between two old political allies is already fraying a friendship that reaches back decades. Miller has begun questioning whether Price is too cozy with corporations, and the Price camp has leaked a poll raising doubts about Miller's support.