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[RINO] Martinez: Rubio Senate bid doomed [attacks Rubio, endorses Crist] [barf bag alert]
Politico ^ | 2009-05-12

Posted on 05/13/2009 11:07:51 PM PDT by rabscuttle385

Sen. Mel Martinez (R-Fla.) is endorsing Gov. Charlie Crist as his replacement -- and is politely advising potential Crist challenger Marco Rubio to seek employment elsewhere.

Martinez, speaking to reporters in the Capitol Tuesday, hinted that the former Speaker of the Florida House might want to consider a state AG run -- as has been suggested by some GOPers.

"I am endorsing [Crist]," said Martinez.

(Excerpt) Read more at politico.com ...


TOPICS: News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: Florida
KEYWORDS: 2010; crist; fl2010; melmartinez; rino; rinoparty; rinowars; rubio

1 posted on 05/13/2009 11:07:51 PM PDT by rabscuttle385
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To: All

It’s time to derail Martinez, Crist, and the rest of the RINOs.

Rubio 2010!


2 posted on 05/13/2009 11:08:35 PM PDT by rabscuttle385 ("If this be treason, then make the most of it!" —Patrick Henry)
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To: rabscuttle385

I say we use this race to prove that we choose who the nominee will be.
3 posted on 05/13/2009 11:11:35 PM PDT by Maelstorm (Men from which property can be extracted without uncoerced consent. can not be called free.)
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To: rabscuttle385

so just why do we let let the RINO’s be defined as “moderate”? We know they are progressive that is to say liberal, we should call them as they are. if we speak plainly that would go a long way.


4 posted on 05/13/2009 11:29:06 PM PDT by mtnjimmi (“When you choose the lesser of two evils, always remember that it is still an evil.” Max Lerner)
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To: rabscuttle385

No more RINOS.


5 posted on 05/13/2009 11:37:08 PM PDT by freekitty (Give me back my conservative vote.)
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To: rabscuttle385

“”I am endorsing [Crist],” said Martinez.”

All the more reason to vote for Rubio.


6 posted on 05/13/2009 11:40:47 PM PDT by SatinDoll (NO Foreign Nationals as our President!!)
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To: Maelstorm

I say we use this race to prove that we choose who the nominee will be.

I agree. We should use this race to show everyone that conservatives are important and can win races. If we lose...we just get up and do it again.


7 posted on 05/14/2009 2:41:00 AM PDT by napscoordinator
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To: napscoordinator

Mel is not liked in Florida


8 posted on 05/14/2009 3:01:42 AM PDT by scooby321
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To: rabscuttle385

“It’s time to derail Martinez, Crist, and the rest of the RINOs.

Rubio 2010!”
_______________
Amen to that. You took the words right out of my brain.


9 posted on 05/16/2009 5:11:08 AM PDT by pleikumud
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