To: Pubbie; JohnnyZ; Kuksool; WOSG; Clintonfatigued; Dan from Michigan; fieldmarshaldj
"I have mixed feelings about Martinez because I would rather send up a more seasoned Politician like Webster or Byrd."
I like Webster, and until I heard that Mel Martinez was reconsidering Webster was my choice. But way back before anyone had announced, Mel Martinez was my first choice, partly because I think he's the only candidate who will certainly beat Alex Penelas (although Webster and Byrd could also beat him). But even if this is not a consideration because Deutsch and Castor appear to be the frontrunners, I think having a conservative Republican as the only Hispanic in the Senate would do wonders for our party, just as it would if we elect conservative Republican Herman Cain in Georgia and he became the only black U.S. Senator.
That being said, I would like some confirmation of Martinez's conservative bona fides. I've heard vague reports of him being pro-life and a fiscal conservative, but if someone has specific info on his stances I think it would be of interest to us all.
21 posted on
11/13/2003 6:48:49 AM PST by
AuH2ORepublican
(Extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice, moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue.)
To: AuH2ORepublican
I used to be from FL. I remember reading that Martinez is strongly pro-life and strongly anti-communism.
46 posted on
11/15/2003 3:36:56 PM PST by
votelife
(Elect a Filibuster Proof Majority)
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