Posted on 12/02/2008 8:04:12 AM PST by SoFloFreeper
Just announced on update on local Miami news: Mel Martinez will NOT run for a second term in 2010!
Now maybe we can get a CONSERVATIVE Republican.
happy news florida ping.
There IS a God...
Begs the question why....
Also explains his anti-birth certificate stance, and his immigration stance...
Good. Save us the trouble and money of ousting him in the primary.
Because his approval rating is in the toilet and we have too many high profile R’s in the state who can actually win in the seat. He was destined to be kicked to the curb, so he did the smart thing and went there on his own.
Good. Now let’s get some Democrats to retire.
(Okay okay, you’ll say that he’s basically a Dem anyway, but I’m talking about those who actually have the courage to sport the (D) after their names.)
Here is a link, mod:
http://www.cfnews13.com/Politics/FloridaDecides/2008/12/2/mel_martinez_won39t_seek_reelection.html
Fox,
Maybe Lt. Col. West could begin a campaign now! and have the money, plus he wouldn’t be running against an incumbent. Just a thought.
THANK YOU JESUS
“Begs the question why....”
I smell a job for Mel in the Obama administration.
On the Republican side, there may well be a push to recruit former Gov. Jeb Bush into the contest although that seems like a long shot. State Attorney General Bill McCollum will almost certainly be mentioned as will state Senate President Jeff Atwater and former state House speaker Marco Rubio. Reps. Vern Buchanan and Connie Mack also may consider a run.
EVEN BETTER NEWS: HE MAY QUIT EARLY....
from the link below:
According to the St. Petersburg Times, the Republican source said Martinez is not only out, but also hinted he may leave his seat early in advance of the end of his term.
Tommy Franks!
He probably just couldn’t be bothered in running an uphill battle.
The most interesting question is whether Jeb Bush will run.
If he completely disassociates himself from George W. Bush, he has a chance.
Yay. What skeletons are in his closet
Now that Florida is a “Blue” state, what are the chances the GOP can hang on to his seat?
Yes there is a God. I loathe Martinez. The only thing worse is that goofy hayseed Lib Dem Bill Nelson.
Jeb, McCollum, Mack or Buchannan might be good. Rubio is a smart young guy too. Is he open borders like that piece of crap and pro-illegal alien POTUS Mel?
The RNC RINO’s screwed McCollum over to give the shot to Mel.
the bad news? maybe charlie crist will be the next senator from florida and mel will be the next governor.
Good news for us in Florida. What a dud Martinez turned out to be.
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