Congresswoman Candice Miller, Mayor Rudy Giuliani’s Michigan State Chair, made the following statement today regarding the Michigan Supreme Court’s decision to allow a January 15 primary vote in the state:

“The state Supreme Court ruling is welcome news that rightly upholds the prominent role Michigan voters deserve in choosing our next President. Rudy Giuliani continues to be the only Republican candidate who can compete and win in Michigan on both January 15 and November 4.”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                                          CONTACT: Jesse Benton

November 21, 2007

LANSING, MI – The Ron Paul Campaign praised today's Michigan Supreme Court ruling that removed a major obstacle blocking the state from holding presidential candidate primaries. Two lower courts previously held that plans to hold an open state-wide primary would have to be approved by the legislature, likely forcing a closed caucus nomination process. The State GOP remains hopeful that a primary will be held January 15th.

"The Ron Paul campaign is excited by the strengthened prospects for an early Michigan primary," said campaign chairman Lew Moore. "A primary format would allow our campaign to best capitalize on Dr. Paul's strong grassroots across the state."