Mel Martinez

Fla. Governor Chooses Replacement for Sen. Martinez

Nation & World - August 28, 2009

Charlie Crist picks former chief of staff George LeMieux to replace Martinez. more >>

Crist's Conundrum: Who to Pick to Replace Retiring Florida Sen. Martinez

By Peter Roff - Peter Roff - August 20, 2009

Florida governor must choose temp carefully or ruin his own shot at the seat next year. more >>

Martinez Resignation Prompts Debate Over Appointments

By Dan Gilgoff - Nation & World - August 18, 2009

Currently governors get to fill open U.S. Senate seats, some want to change that. more >>

It's Time to End the Cuba Travel Ban (the Embargo Too)

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - April 1, 2009

There's a new bipartisan push to finish the dumb law. more >>

Jeb Bush, the Outstanding Governor of This Decade, Should Run for Senate

By Michael Barone - Michael Barone - December 5, 2008

Martinez's decision not to run for re-election opens the door for Bush. more >>

5 Members of Congress Who Have Criticized the Bailout Changes

Opinion - November 14, 2008

Democrats and Republicans have voiced concerns over the changes to the $700 billion bailout. more >>

New GOP Boss Brings His Game

Washington Whispers - March 11, 2007

Sports has often been the way for Mel Martinez, the Florida senator and new Republican Party general chairman, to prove he's different and a team player. As a kid in communist Cuba, for example, he'd show his rebel side by wearing a Catholic scapular around his neck during basketball and baseball games just to irk the authorities. more >>

Breaking Bread Now, Heads Later

Washington Whispers - March 4, 2007

The groundwork is being laid for the first meeting between the two party chairmen, longtime Democratic boss Howard Dean and gop newbie Sen. Mel Martinez. more >>