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Martinez to become new RNC chief
CNN ^ | November 13, 2006 | CNN

Posted on 11/13/2006 12:06:47 PM PST by Tulsa Ramjet

Just breaking.

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TOPICS: Breaking News; Government
KEYWORDS: 2008elections; breaking; constitutionparty; florida; hispandering; hispanichaters; intotheabyss; liberalgop; losers; losing2008; melmartinez; morehispandering; pandering; racefor2008; rino; rinonatlcommittee; shouldhavebeensteele; votelibertarian
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To: Republican Red

I think the biggest issue is his pro-amnesty stance.


381 posted on 11/13/2006 1:27:27 PM PST by The Blitherer (In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice. But, in practice, there is.)
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To: Tulsa Ramjet

Good Lord. The RNC has either learned nothing from November 7th, or actually wants to run small-government conservatives out of the party.


382 posted on 11/13/2006 1:27:34 PM PST by Doohickey (I am not unappeasable. YOU are just too easily appeased.)
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To: Dems_R_Losers
"Mel Martinez now becomes the first minority to head a major political party, and he is not a "token" appointee because he has won an election with 5 million people voting for him in a very big state. It's a great move."

It's a great move if you want open borders. Your bigoted assumption that the GOP is a party of "angry white southern married Christians" is garbage. What we have right now is an elitist Repub. establisment forcing integration with Latin America despite voter opposition. Most people in this country (including many Hispanics) want our immigration laws enforced and no amnesty.

Imho, the GOP's relentless pandering to Hispanics, and the dominance of open border elitists, will kill the Republican party.

383 posted on 11/13/2006 1:27:36 PM PST by teawithmisswilliams ("Trust and Obey" does not apply to GWB on immigration)
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To: Txsleuth
Your on target.. someone said we need a street fighter.. someone who knows the American interest, willing to challenge the Dems.. excited enough to stump in every circle for a new, emerging, visionary and responsive Republican party.. full of hope, opportunity and integrity.. that is just not good old, sleepy eyed, lazy, bumbling Mel... I am so heartbroken with our leadership... and just voted a full Republican ticket... I need to sit with Jeb a bit to discover what idiot came up with this guy... by the way, just because organizations promote someone on a certain standard does not endorse or evaluate the capacity for specific roles... don't be fooled by applause sheets!
384 posted on 11/13/2006 1:28:11 PM PST by Fritzy
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To: Dems_R_Losers
You all need to get it into your heads that the Republican Party has GOT to appeal to Hispanic voters or it is DONE as a majority party within the next 10 years. President Bush and Karl Rove are not going to give up on this. The GOP will not survive as a party of angry white Southern married Christians. Mel Martinez now becomes the first minority to head a major political party, and he is not a "token" appointee because he has won an election with 5 million people voting for him in a very big state. It's a great move.

I agree completely, but we do need to pep this guy up and train him to be a sharper speaker, quicker on his feet.

385 posted on 11/13/2006 1:28:36 PM PST by mwl1
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To: Txsleuth
I resent being called an "angry white southern Christian".

Me too! I think its a very racist thing to say.

;-)

I am NOT from the south!

386 posted on 11/13/2006 1:29:09 PM PST by The Blitherer (In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice. But, in practice, there is.)
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To: Dems_R_Losers
Thanks for the commentary. Good to know.
387 posted on 11/13/2006 1:29:09 PM PST by Caipirabob (Communists... Socialists... Democrats...Traitors... Who can tell the difference?)
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To: PhiKapMom

good point.


388 posted on 11/13/2006 1:29:24 PM PST by rwfromkansas (http://xanga.com/rwfromkansas)
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To: Republican Red
What issues is Martinez "wrong" on.

Amnesty Under Hagel-Martinez: nearly 10 million illegal aliens will receive amnesty under the Hagel-Martinez bill

389 posted on 11/13/2006 1:30:14 PM PST by M. Thatcher
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To: kabar

GWB is hellbent on amnesty. He knew the plan would infuriate conservatives in a mid-term election year, but he went full-speed ahead. The guy is killing the Republican party. I really wouldn't mind if Pelosi went ahead with impeachment. At least Cheney could deliver speeches without sounding like a 7th grader.


390 posted on 11/13/2006 1:30:21 PM PST by Deport Billary
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To: Tulsa Ramjet

First we step in it, then we fall in it. I regret going door to door for him last cycle. We are doomed!!!!


391 posted on 11/13/2006 1:30:31 PM PST by lqcincinnatus
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To: OldFriend
You loved Steele. How is that. Everyone else hated the idea of Steele. No opinions of your own allowed.

Yep, I still love Steele! Some posters here found fault with him, because he didn't share 100% of their views. For that matter, he doesn't share 100% of my views either, but I am happy with 90%.

393 posted on 11/13/2006 1:31:13 PM PST by onyx (I'm now a minority and victim of the democrats, but with full and free entitlements!)
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To: Republican Red

Over at the DNC they're saying, "Aw crap, they made Martinez head of the RNC. We're doomed." NOT!


394 posted on 11/13/2006 1:31:18 PM PST by vamoose
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To: AndrewC
Am I missing something other conservatives see? I don't know how you can get a better rating than 100%.

Shhh. They picked someone with a Spanish name...

395 posted on 11/13/2006 1:31:45 PM PST by Lunatic Fringe (Say "NO" to the Trans-Texas Corridor)
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To: Tulsa Ramjet

Just when the thought the party couldn't hit a new low -


396 posted on 11/13/2006 1:32:15 PM PST by kcbc2001
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To: COEXERJ145
You are saying most of us are racists, well, that is totally racist on your part to say something that ridiculous.
397 posted on 11/13/2006 1:32:21 PM PST by top 2 toe red (~**~ I liked Tuesday, November 7, 2006...a lot, lot better before the votes were counted. ~**~)
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To: Fritzy

We laughed about Howard Dean...and he is always good for an outrageous statement...but, he gets attention.

We need someone who gets attention...and I don't think I have ever listened to a whole floor speech that Martinez has given..but, there are LOTS of Senators that I don't listen to.

I am almost as disappointed with Lamar Alexander as Minority Whip...because HE doesn't inspire excitement...and IMHO..the word "whip" connotes "gung-ho..let's get going" type personality.

I guess I am still on edge from last Tuesday.


398 posted on 11/13/2006 1:32:24 PM PST by Txsleuth
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To: Republican Red; Matchett-PI; gonzo; Bob Ireland; oldglory
If he has a 100% ACU rating in 2005 with a lifetime rating of 96%, I am curious as to why so many are upset?

I'm going to puke.

Martinez ?

(Insert vomit sounds here. . . . )

399 posted on 11/13/2006 1:32:37 PM PST by mcmuffin (Majority Rule-what a concept. To infinity and beyond... our grasp.)
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To: Republican Red
I am curious as to why so many are upset?

Google the words "Hagel-Martinez bill" and "immigration."

400 posted on 11/13/2006 1:33:00 PM PST by truthkeeper (It's the borders, stupid.)
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