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GOP official: Mel Martinez won't seek re-election
WOFL-TV ^ | December 2, 2008 | Staff

Posted on 12/02/2008 8:21:32 AM PST by VeniVidiVici

A Republican party official says U.S. Sen. Mel Martinez of Florida will not seek a second term in 2010.

The official said Martinez was scheduled to make the announcement at a Tuesday morning press conference in Orlando. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to make the announcement.

Martinez was elected in 2004 after serving as the U.S. secretary for Housing and Urban Development for President George W. Bush.


TOPICS: Front Page News; Government; News/Current Events; US: Florida
KEYWORDS: florida; martinez; reelection
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1 posted on 12/02/2008 8:21:32 AM PST by VeniVidiVici
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To: VeniVidiVici

Good riddance of the man who principally helped wreck the GOP, along with Bush and the other RINOs.


2 posted on 12/02/2008 8:22:42 AM PST by Virginia Ridgerunner (Sarah Palin is a smart missile aimed at the heart of the left!)
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To: VeniVidiVici

Him and Jeb in 2012. :(


3 posted on 12/02/2008 8:22:55 AM PST by BGHater (The GOP, the new DNC.)
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To: Virginia Ridgerunner

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2141462/posts


4 posted on 12/02/2008 8:23:07 AM PST by silentknight
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To: VeniVidiVici; MaggieCarta; indylindy; roamer_1; calcowgirl; djsherin; Sunnyflorida; SoConPubbie; ...

PWN3D!

Now...if he pulls a Larry Craig on the GOP...

5 posted on 12/02/2008 8:23:19 AM PST by rabscuttle385 ("If this be treason, then make the most of it!" —Patrick Henry)
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To: VeniVidiVici

Another RINO bites the dust!


6 posted on 12/02/2008 8:24:08 AM PST by A. Morgan
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To: VeniVidiVici
A Republican party official says U.S. Sen. Mel Martinez of Florida will not seek a second term in 2010.

That's most awesome news of the week so far.

7 posted on 12/02/2008 8:26:51 AM PST by WorkerbeeCitizen (An inadequately policed Conservative)
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To: VeniVidiVici

Good riddance. Although maybe we should wait and see what kind of RINO tool they come up with to replace him before we cheer too loudly.


8 posted on 12/02/2008 8:26:56 AM PST by Cicero (Marcus Tullius)
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To: VeniVidiVici
Since when is this traitor a Republican?
9 posted on 12/02/2008 8:30:12 AM PST by Cheetahcat (Osamabama the Wright kind of Racist!)
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To: VeniVidiVici

Okenyan will accomplish Mel’s political goals. RINOs can go home now.


10 posted on 12/02/2008 8:31:12 AM PST by pallis
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To: VeniVidiVici

Now, lets rebuild the Florida GOP - yes, we are in control here, but Crist and Martinez aren’t CONSERVATIVE!! (Adam Putnam for Senate!!)


11 posted on 12/02/2008 8:31:20 AM PST by FreeAmerica2009
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To: VeniVidiVici

Housing and Urban Development- that explains it all; that federal department can ONLY breed RINOS!..


12 posted on 12/02/2008 8:32:44 AM PST by JSDude1 (Like the failed promise of Fascism masquerading as Capitalism? You're gonna love Marxism- Nephi)
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To: VeniVidiVici

Thank God! I’ve been hoping for this since about 2 months after I voted for him! Good riddance, to yet another sellout Rino!


13 posted on 12/02/2008 8:34:35 AM PST by Red Reign (It will start in Alaska, and the Red Reign will sweep our nation.)
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To: VeniVidiVici

If true best news today,big time.


14 posted on 12/02/2008 8:41:00 AM PST by Unicorn (Too many wimps around.)
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To: WorkerbeeCitizen

Nah, the most awesome news of the week was Bama kicking Awburn’s butt 36-0....Roll Tide....but this is a close second....! Hopefully Jeb will run for that seat now....


15 posted on 12/02/2008 8:45:23 AM PST by BamaDi (Jindal/Steele - my new choice!)
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To: VeniVidiVici

Please GOD,let it be true.
Just this morning I wrote the turd a nasty letter to his senate e-mail.

Told him what a disgrace he is.
Amnesty loving p.o.s.


16 posted on 12/02/2008 8:58:50 AM PST by Joe Boucher (An enemy of Islam)
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To: VeniVidiVici

Now we need to elect a conservative in Florida, not a traitor. The weasel knew he wouldn’t be re-elected, after having spent 6 years betraying the nation and the people of Florida. Only democrats can make a career of that and never have to worry about the next election!


17 posted on 12/02/2008 9:00:12 AM PST by Oldpuppymax (AGENDA OF THE LEFT EXPOSED)
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To: BGHater

better not be or I’ll work for whoever else runs even obamma


18 posted on 12/02/2008 9:00:20 AM PST by Joe Boucher (An enemy of Islam)
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To: BamaDi

Go Gators, beat Bama

:-)


19 posted on 12/02/2008 9:02:24 AM PST by Joe Boucher (An enemy of Islam)
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To: Oldpuppymax

Who might the GOP run? Considering the rather bad year they had in FL in ‘08 I hope this seat is not lost to a Dem! If Obama stumbles maybe they can beat Nelson in 2012. Though he must be getting up there in years too. Maybe he will do FL a favor and not run for a third term.


20 posted on 12/02/2008 9:03:49 AM PST by TNCMAXQ
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