Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller was an early supporter of Barack Obama, leading to speculation that he may receive a federal appointment in the Obama administration. Miller confirmed this week that he has had “some discussions” with the president-elect’s transition team, but says he is leaning toward staying in Iowa. He specifically mentioned that he is not interested in being named a federal judge or chairman of the Federal Trade Commission.
Cityview’s political gossip columnist, Civic Skinny, recently speculated that Iowa Democratic Party chairman Scott Brennan would have the inside track for the attorney general’s position if Miller left the job he has held for 26 of the past 30 years.
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Why no support from Obama?
Wasn’t Tom Miller one of the first Democrats in Iowa to endorse Barack Obama for President?
Why doesn’t Obama reward him with a top level job? That disappoints me. That’s not change you can believe in!
bill-spencer Tue 25 Nov 5:06 PM
I don't read it that way
Probably Obama has offered him some job, but nothing senior enough to make Miller want to leave Iowa. The fact that Miller specifically mentioned he didn’t want to be a federal judge or run the FTC implies that those posts had been discussed. A federal judgeship is not too shabby, by the way.
desmoinesdem Tue 25 Nov 5:29 PM