Sen. Zell Miller on Repealing the 17th Amendment
Zell Bryan Miller (February 24, 1932 – March 23, 2018) was an American politician and author known for his extensive career in Georgia politics and his evolving political stance. Born in Young Harris, Georgia, he was raised by a single mother in a rural mountain community after his father’s death. Miller earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in history from the University of Georgia and served as a U.S. Marine in the 1950s. His political career began as a Democrat in the Georgia State Senate (1961–1965), followed by roles as lieutenant governor (1975–1991) and governor of Georgia (1991–1999). As governor, he spearheaded…