tpmelectioncentral.talkingpointsmemo.com - 12/2/2008
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We might just have our first open swing Senate seat of the 2010 cycle, with the Orlando Sentinel reporting that GOP Sen. Mel Martinez of Florida will be announcing at a press conference this morning that he isn't running again.
If true, this could actually be good news for the GOP, ...
GOP official: Mel Martinez won't seek re-election
(AP)
news.yahoo.com 12/2/2008 — AP - U.S. Sen. Mel Martinez of Florida, who has struggled to boost his approval rating since taking office, will not seek a second term in 2010, a state Republican party official said Tuesday.
Another Open GOP Seat in 2010
3bluedudes.com 12/2/2008 — Florida Senator Mel Martinez has announced he will not seek reelection in Florida in 2010.
Martinez’s decision was based on a desire for more free time and a less scheduled life, said the source. The first term senator also was an almost certain Democratic target in two years
Martinez won't run again in 2010
firstread.msnbc.msn.com 12/2/2008 — From NBC's Carrie Dann Republican Sen. Mel Martinez , the nation's first Cuban-American senator and a former chairman of the Republican National Committee, announced today that he will not seek reelection in 2010.
Martinez, a former HUD ...
Martinez not running for reelection in 2010
politico.com 12/2/2008 — Blog: Sen. Mel Martinez (R-Fla.) is announcing that he will not be running for reelection, according to a well-informed Republican source, setting up a w
Voinovich to retire
firstread.msnbc.msn.com 1/12/2009 — From NBC’s Chuck ToddNBC News confirms that Ohio Republican Sen. George Voinovich will announce tomorrow he intends to retire after his term expires in 2010. He is the third GOP senator to retire in a month, following Florida's Mel Martinez and ...
Schneider: Martinez decision signifies problems for GOP
politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com 12/3/2008 — Martinez announced Tuesday he will not seek reelection.
(CNN) — Senator Mel Martinez's decision not to run for re-election in 2010 for his seat from Florida signifies the failure of the Republican Party's outreach to minorities, and it points ...
Mel Martinez resigning
politico.com 8/7/2009 — Sen. Mel Martinez (R-Fla.) will be stepping down from the Senate, according to several senior Republican sources familiar with his thinking.
He made the announcement at a morning staff meeting, where he said he will not be returning to the Senate ...
Report: Smith to seek Martinez seat
thehill.com 4/9/2009 — Former New Hampshire Sen. Bob Smith (R) has announced he will run for the Senate seat being vacated by the retiring Sen. Mel Martinez (R-Fla.), according to a report. Smith, who served two terms as a Republican from New Hampshire, announced his ...
Honest Mel
corner.nationalreview.com 12/4/2008 — And, about Martinez: One of the Floridian conservatives I talked to yesterday said: "I'll take Senator Martinez at his word. I don't doubt that he'd like to spend more time with his family in balmy Florida instead of remaining in icy/hot Washington as ...
Future races: FL Dems lose best hope? —
First Read 12/2/2008
ALASKA: Alaska Republican Lisa Murkowski has tough talk for Sarah Palin, who some speculate could mount a primary challenge to the GOP senator in 2010. FLORIDA: FL Dems lost their best candidate for either Senate or governor as the state's ...
Sen. Martinez won't seek reelection —
CNN Political Ticker 12/2/2008
(CNN) — Sen. Mel Martinez, R-Florida, will not seek reelection in 2010, a congressional source tells CNN.
The first term senator and onetime National Republican Committee chairman narrowly won his first Senate race in 2004.
Martinez is due to ...
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