Thursday, November 26, 2009

Mel Martinez

Fla. Governor Chooses Replacement for Sen. Martinez

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

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

Martinez Resignation Prompts Debate Over Appointments

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)

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

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

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

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

New GOP Boss Brings His Game

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

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 >>

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