Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller to Endorse John Kerry

[flpoljunkie]

http://www.johnkerry.com/pressroom/releases/pr_2004_0109a.html

Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller Endorses John Kerry

January 09, 2004

For Immediate Release
Davenport, IA -

At a roundtable discussion with workers in Davenport, Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller today endorsed John Kerry for President. Tom Miller, who is the only statewide elected official to back a candidate, was the top vote-getter among those seeking state office in 2002. At the time, he received 61.6 percent of the vote.

“John Kerry has the character, skill and judgment to win a national election for President and perform in a way that will make us all proud. Since his days as a prosecutor, Kerry has always stood up to special interests to protect the rights of ordinary Americans,” said Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller. “John Kerry wants an America where people are back to work, corporate criminals who loot pensions and savings are in jail, and civil rights and civil liberties are no longer under attack.”

Tom Miller has served as Iowa’s chief law enforcement officer since 1978, with a four year hiatus from 1991 to 1994.  He served as President of the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) and as a legislative assistant to John C. Culver, who was then a State Representative.  A native of Dubuque, he ran his own law practice and first ran for Attorney General in 1974.

Miller joins 27 state legislators who have endorsed John Kerry. Kerry has the support of over a third of the Democratic Caucus in the Iowa Legislature, which is more than double that of any other candidate.

“I am honored to have the support of Tom Miller. Tom’s reputation for integrity and hard work is well regarded across Iowa,” said John Kerry. “From cracking down on phone scams that targeted seniors to working for improvements in the juvenile justice system, Tom is truly the ‘people’s lawyer.’ I’m energized by his endorsement and his help in the state leading up to the Iowa caucus.”

[maddezmom]

1. wow, Iowa is getting interesting :)

Congrats John Kerry.

[JI7]

2. good to see this

sounds like a good guy. and i love the "people's lawyer" comment on him.

[maddezmom]

3. kick for JK