Jeb Bush To Name Openly-Gay Tim Miller As Communications Director

Tim Miller of America Rising PAC

According to Politico, Jeb Bush will name openly gay Tim Miller, executive director of America Rising PAC, as his top communications aide.

Miller, 33, worked on Sen. John McCain’s 2008 presidential campaign, and was national press secretary of Jon Huntsman’s nascent 2012 presidential campaign. He has also served as a spokesman for the Republican National Committee.

I'll be curious to see how the NRC jives with this seeing how the national platform is so anti-gay on so many issues.

Last year, Miller told National Journal that being openly gay and Republican hasn't really affected his career. "Some told me to be prepared for it to be an issue in past political campaigns, but it never has," he says. "A big takeaway for me as I've encountered political operatives who are worried that being open might have a negative impact on their career is that you don't need to hide to be successful, and it wouldn't be worth it, regardless."

Thanks yall. Thrilled and honored to work for a great person with the right message -@JebBush. http://t.co/6iouJJh2uo
— Tim Miller (@Timodc) February 20, 2015