Florida Republican Mel Martinez announces resignation from Senate

Aug. 8, 2009
GOP Gov. Charlie Crist, himself favored to win his party's nomination for the seat, will name a replacement to hold it until the 2010 election. Sen. Mel Martinez (R-Fla.) announced Friday that he would resign, ending months of speculation that he would not finish out his term and opening the door...
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