Florida Gov. Charlie Crist has named George LeMieux, his former chief of staff, to fill the vacant seat left by the abruptly resigning GOP Sen. Mel Martinez. The new senator said it is his love of Florida and his sons’ future “that make me relish this honor and relish the work ahead.” Calling LeMieux a dedicated public servant and “a …
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Sen. Mel Martinez (R-FL) had already said that he would not run for re-election in 2010, clearing the way for Gov. Charlie “Closet Case” Crist to run for his seat. But today Martinez told his staffers that he is resigning and will not return to Washington after the August recess. That clears the way for Crist to appoint himself to …
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