Follow BeltwayBlips on TwitterSen. Mel Martinez of Fla. won't seek re-election (AP)
Published 12/3/2008 at Yahoo! News: Politics News
AP - U.S. Sen. Mel Martinez of Florida, who has struggled to boost public support because of his close ties to President George W. Bush, announced Tuesday he will not seek a second term in 2010, saying he wants to spend more time with his family.
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