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Mel Martinez Resigning

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout: Debate & Discussion' started by basso, Aug 7, 2009.

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  1. basso

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    http://www.weeklystandard.com/weblogs/TWSFP/2009/08/mel_martinez_resigning.asp

    Florida Republican Senator Mel Martinez is resigning his seat. An announcement is expected today.
    UPDATE: Interesting dynamics at play. Governor Charlie Crist, who is running against conservative Marco Rubio for the seat when it's open next year, will appoint a replacement. Speculation is centered on former Republican Governor Bob Martinez, who would come to Washington when the Senate reconvenes in September and serve as a placeholder for the fourteen months until the November 2010 election.
     
    #1 basso, Aug 7, 2009
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    This is weird and kind of out of the blue. I wonder what caused it?

    And I wonder what Crist does. Could he appoint himself? :D
     
    #2 Major, Aug 7, 2009
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    At least if they appoint Martinez, they may be able to save on some name expenditures.
     
    #3 bobrek, Aug 7, 2009
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    Maybe he has a wide stance.
     
    #4 MoonDogg, Aug 7, 2009
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