Arizona: Charlie Crist

August 7, 2009 - 10:31 am
NEWS FEED: Blog for Arizona

Breaking News: Sen. Mel Martinez (R-FL) to resign

Posted by AzBlueMeanie:

A day after he voted to confirm the first Hispanic Justice to the U.S. Supreme Court, CNN reports today that Senator Mel Martinez (R-FL), who wasn't running for reelection next year, "has actually resigned his seat." Governor Charlie Crist, who is already running for the seat, gets to appoint his replacement.

The Miami Herald reports Mel Martinez to resign | Naked Politics:

Mel Martinez has repeatedly decried as a Tallassee rumor mill the speculation that he's going to step down before his term ends in 2010, but word is flying fast this morning from several quarters that he's going to announce an early departure today.

Thu, 03/06/2008 - 17:25

Veepstakes kick off in the Sunshine State

While Sen. John McCain remains mum on possible selections for a running mate, that hasn't stopped the speculation mill from turning.

Today CNN is reporting that McCain stopped off in Florida and made an appearance with Gov. Charlie Crist:

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