Craig Miller Beats GOP Senate Rivals in Straw Poll

Over the Labor Day weekend, Central Florida businessman Craig Miller won a straw poll over his rivals in the Republican primary to challenge incumbent Democrat U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson.

In the straw poll held by A Conservative Roar in Sanford, Miller, a Vietnam veteran and former CEO of Ruth's Chris, took first place with 67 votes followed by businessman and retired Army officer Mike McCalister in second with 62 votes. Former state House Majority Leader Adam Hasner garnered 39 votes, ahead of former U.S. Sen. George LeMieux who recieved 34 votes.

Im very encouraged to see these real results from the grassroots movement here in Florida, said Miller. My conversations with folks on Main Street have informed me that the voters are tired of business as usual and want someone other than a career politician to take on Bill Nelson next year. Our campaign has been building momentum these past few weeks and this straw poll shows that our message of job creation and economic growth is resonating with the people. When Im the nominee, were going to retire Bill Nelson and end his 40-year political career.