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Lawmaker: Dillon should resign if running for governor
Posted: 01.08.2010 at 2:53 PM
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Dillon took a key step toward joining the governor's race Thursday when he announced he'd formed a committee to explore a run.

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LANSING (AP) -- A Democratic state lawmaker says House Speaker Andy Dillon should give up his leadership position if he ends up running for governor.

Dillon took a key step toward joining the governor's race Thursday when he announced he'd formed a committee to explore a run.

Rep. Fred Miller of Mount Clemens says he's concerned that Dillon wouldn't be able to handle his House responsibilities if he's campaigning.

Dillon said in a statement he respects Miller's comments and will take them under advisement as he explores a run.

Miller says the House needs the Democratic leader to focus on state budget issues.  He adds that Dillon's ambitions might hurt the House Democratic caucus politically and from a policy standpoint.

(Copyright ©2010 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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