That may be true, but the platform is there, and at some point you have to start asking yourself why you should stick around with a Democrat-lite party.
Just spoke to the RNC 202-863-8500.
The man was under the understanding that the appointment will be voted on in January by all the voting members. Call your local offices to voice your displeasure.
It wouldn't be a bad idea to call Martinez's office and ask him nicely to NOT take it as it is a grueling position that he cannont possibly successfully manage while being a Senator.
I was plenty close to voting CP in 2004. When he actually issued a press release about the Bush twins' speech at the RNC, I decided I wouldn't give my vote to someone like that.