>I think that in all likelihood it was Bush who made this decision.
He certainly would have supported it.
What happened to Michael Steele?
I am an Orlando attorney, and I know Mel Martinez personally. I've dealt with him on a professional basis. Years ago, my wife babysitted his kids. He's a nice guy, and a good attorney. I'm not sure he is the right man for this job, though.
Having said that, I do think that he was probably appointed in the hopes that he'd mend fences with the Hispanic voters, which does make some sense.