Mel Martinez apparently finds being our Senator for the entire term to which he was elected to be too much of a commitment:
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I am guessing that this is some sort of master plan to insure that the seat remains in Republican hands, another fine example of an elected official putting party above constituents.
From Politico:
"Martinez is the second Republican senator in the last several weeks to announce resignation plans, joining Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Tex.). Hutchison said she would probably be resigning in October or November, paving the way for a May 2010 special election in Texas."
I am not picking on Republicans, here, they just seem to be at the forefront of this trend.
He is rumored to be interested in the FSU job.
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Beach Fanatic
This puts Crist in an interesting situation...appoint someone who understands it to be a short-term endorsement since Crist is running for the seat next year.
Beach Fanatic
This puts Crist in an interesting situation...appoint someone who understands it to be a short-term endorsement since Crist is running for the seat next year.
Maybe he will appoint himself.
SoWal Expert
I have no respect for anyone who doesn't do the job they were elected to do.
Unless you are run out of office on a rail or have a major personal problem that truly keeps you from doing your job, you have a term to finish.
Quitting shows the electorate what they really mean to you and what your priorities are - and that keeping your word and doing what you promised are not on the list.
Unless you are run out of office on a rail or have a major personal problem that truly keeps you from doing your job, you have a term to finish.
Quitting shows the electorate what they really mean to you and what your priorities are - and that keeping your word and doing what you promised are not on the list.
Beach Fanatic
...except when you are doing the bidding of the party leadership, and they have other ideas about the seat....
SoWal Insider
This really is curious, I wonder what Christ will do? Who would he appoint? Who can he appoint?
SoWal Insider
I have no respect for anyone who doesn't do the job they were elected to do.
Unless you are run out of office on a rail or have a major personal problem that truly keeps you from doing your job, you have a term to finish.
Quitting shows the electorate what they really mean to you and what your priorities are - and that keeping your word and doing what you promised are not on the list.
Unfortunately, I don't believe that's a priority anymore if you're an elected official. I think the quitters may be trying to jump off a sinking ship. I know if I had to work with most of these A$$clowns, I'd quit my job too.
SoWal Insider
Jeb Bush maybe? I'm probably being too hopful, that would shoot down his chances of winning the seat himself. But if he knew what was best for the party, that's what he'd do.
Beach Fanatic
He'll be walking a fine line -- someone who won't challenge him for the seat, but won't make him look like a weinie for appointing a lightweight to represent the state of Florida in a position of such importance. Appointing himself would look very, very calculating.
SoWal Insider
The blurbs in the press so far seem to point to Bush since he has no interest in the seat himself. That would be so cool! 
Go with Jeb Charlie!
Go with Jeb Charlie!
Beach FanaticAuthor
Why don't we just dispense with these expensive elections and let the governors appoint the Congressmen and Senators?
Seems like that's the way the Communists did it.
Seems like that's the way the Communists did it.
Beach Fanatic
Palin could use the experience.
Beach FanaticAuthor
Palin could use the experience.
That is so bizarre that you say that - I saw a this "humorous" bit the other day about her running for governor here.
http://www.examiner.com/x-18527-Broward-County-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m8d3-Could-Sarah-Palin-be-the-next-governor-of-Florida
It would just about wrap up this silly season if it turned out to be true!
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SoWal Insider
I don't think I'll ever get over Martinez's ruthless, ridiculous campaign against Betty Castor. (mostly I blame Rove.) She is a hardworking, moderate type and a genuinely fantastic lady who would have been an asset to the state. Politics s&cks eggs. 
Apologies if Martinez or a family member is ill. Otherwise, what a tool. :angry:
Apologies if Martinez or a family member is ill. Otherwise, what a tool. :angry:
SoWal Expert
Palin could use the experience.Well, I always said it would be a major disaster that made me leave Florida. Palin being our governor would be worse than a direct hit by a Cat 5!
Beach Fanatic
I don't think I'll ever get over Martinez's ruthless, ridiculous campaign against Betty Castor. (mostly I blame Rove.) She is a hardworking, moderate type and a genuinely fantastic lady who would have been an asset to the state. Politics s&cks eggs.
Apologies if Martinez or a family member is ill. Otherwise, what a tool. :angry:
I agree. I think it was the worst example of a good person allowing himself to be used by the political operatives...it looks as though it is still going on unfortunately.
Beach Fanatic
Well, I always said it would be a major disaster that made me leave Florida. Palin being our governor would be worse than a direct hit by a Cat 5!
No! I think it would be funn, while it lasts! Sarah in a bikini (and then Tina Fey) in NW Fla. deep sea fishing with toe nails painted like the American flag. Fla. would love her.
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No! I think it would be funn, while it lasts! Sarah in a bikini (and then Tina Fey) in NW Fla. deep sea fishing with toe nails painted like the American flag. Fla. would love her.
Florida is kind of tacky. I think she'd fit in pretty well!
SoWal Insider
He'll be walking a fine line -- someone who won't challenge him for the seat, but won't make him look like a weinie .
...that dye's been cast ages ago.
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Beach Fanatic
No! I think it would be funn, while it lasts! Sarah in a bikini (and then Tina Fey) in NW Fla. deep sea fishing with toe nails painted like the American flag. Fla. would love her.
I agree! South Florida probably wouldn't like it much though.
SoWal Insider
This really is curious, I wonder what Christ will do? Who would he appoint? Who can he appoint?
It is funny... he should appoint the weakest knucklehead he can find, I guess...wait... Sarah doesn't have a job right now...
Beach Fanatic
The mister's speculation is that Martinez has some sort of back room offer to be president of Florida Atlantic University since Frank Brogan just took the job as chancellor of Florida higher ed.
Beach Fanatic
I have no respect for anyone who doesn't do the job they were elected to do.
Unless you are run out of office on a rail or have a major personal problem that truly keeps you from doing your job, you have a term to finish.
Quitting shows the electorate what they really mean to you and what your priorities are - and that keeping your word and doing what you promised are not on the list.
I agree with you on this! I remember clearly when Joe Scarborough quit so he could devote more time to his family.
Beach FanaticAuthor
I agree with you on this! I remember clearly when Joe Scarborough quit so he could devote more time to his family.
So, have there been any Democrats quit? I can name plenty who were run out of town on a rail (William "Cold-Cash" Jefferson being the latest), but I can't think of any who have just quit.
Come on, there has to be at least one....
Beach Fanatic
So, have there been any Democrats quit? I can name plenty who were run out of town on a rail (William "Cold-Cash" Jefferson being the latest), but I can't think of any who have just quit.
Come on, there has to be at least one....[/quote]
Homework over the weekend for you H4G--report back to us Monday. I am going kayaking.
Beach Fanatic
So, have there been any Democrats quit? I can name plenty who were run out of town on a rail (William "Cold-Cash" Jefferson being the latest), but I can't think of any who have just quit.
Come on, there has to be at least one....[/quote]
Homework over the weekend for you H4G--report back to us Monday. I am going kayaking.
WAIT WAIT!!!!!
Obama just announced a CASH for KAYAKS program.
seriously Im jealous and have fun.....
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