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WEST PALM BEACH - The Palm Beach County Republican Party tabled an activist's motion to censure Republican Gov. Charlie Crist, who has disappointed many in the GOP by cheerleading for President Obama's economic stimulus plan. County GOP executive committee members voted 66-24 Wednesday night to delay any consideration of the motion until August. Executive Committeeman Steven Ledewitz accused Crist of supporting Obama, failing to help some Republicans congressional candidates and appointing Democrats and liberals to various posts.

Loads of Republicans are salivating over Jeb Bush’s consideration of running to replace U.S. Sen. Mel Martinez in two years. But Gov. Charlie Crist gave a decidedly cool response earlier today when asked about the possibility of his predecessor entering what is expected to be a crowded field. “We’ll see what develops. I imagine a lot of people will have interest. Time will tell. These things usually take a little while to sort of sort out. He’s a great Floridian,” Crist told reporters. Martinez announced yesterday he would not seek reelection and Bush is thought by some to be at...