Roanoke Times Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc. DATE: FRIDAY, August 20, 1993 TAG: 9308200236 SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: B-3 EDITION: METRO SOURCE: Associated Press DATELINE: RICHMOND LENGTH: Short
"For the past several months I've been testing the waters to determine whether the people of Virginia would be receptive to the kind of leadership I displayed while serving under President Reagan," Miller said in a statement.
"Well, I'm through exploring. My fellow Virginians want my assistance and I am ready to serve."
Robb is up for a second term in next year's election. Gov. Douglas Wilder plans to oppose Robb for the Democratic nomination.
Former Iran-Contra figure Oliver North and former U.S. Attorney Jay Stephens are likely to vie against Miller for the GOP nomination.
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