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Published 12/3/2008 by Chris Cillizza at Wash Post In Congress
Sen. Mel Martinez (R-Fla.) said yesterday that he will retire in 2010 after a single term in office, a decision sure to set off a competitive and costly race to replace him and improving Democratic chances of picking up the seat in two years.
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