Miller: Re-Election Decision Likely On June 4

Maryland Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr. (D-Calvert) said today that he would likely make an announcement early next month about whether he will seek re-election in 2010.

Miller (D-Calvert), who has presided over his chamber for more than two decades, the longest stint in Maryland history, is hosting a fundraiser in Baltimore on June 4.

The Post reported last week the speculation among Senate colleagues and associates that Miller would use the event to announce that he is abandoning previously announced retirement plans.

Addressing reporters this morning, Miller, 65, did not explicitly say what his announcement would be and said he is weighing many factors. All those he named, however, seem to suggest he will run for a 10th term in the Senate.

Among them: His wife is not opposed to his running again. "She indicates it's my decision," Miller said. "She's not adverse to it."

Also: Many, many constitutents have asked him to reconsider his decision. According to Miller, they're saying things like: "We're not sure what the future is going to bring." House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) has suggested he run again as well, Miller said.

Moreover, as Senate president, he is uniquely positioned to raise money for other Senate Democrats, and that is more challenging with uncertainty about his future, Miller said.

So stay tuned on June 4. "I'll probably be making an announcement at that time," Miller said.

By John Wagner | May 13, 2008; 2:09 PM ET
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Look for State Senator Rob Garagiola who was the deciding vote for the largest state tax increase in history to get Mike Miller money.

Posted by: Garagiola gets Miller Money | May 13, 2008 3:37 PM | Report abuse

It's been clear since early 2007 (to anyone paying attention, anyway) that Miller was going to run again in 2010. He raised almost half a million dollars in contributions in 2007, and will probably start the election year of 2010 with $2 million in the bank. Those bucks will be spread around to those who do Miller's bidding.

If you're wondering why campaign finance reform dies every year in the Senate, THIS is why. Miller will never allow a vote on public financing, because it will take away his primary source of power -- money.

Posted by: lefty | May 13, 2008 6:09 PM | Report abuse

Good. The longer he stays in office, the more likely it is that he gets caught with his hand in the cookie jar.

If he gets indicted, do you think they'll take his name off the Senate office building?

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