Florida Senate Seat

Idle Speculation: Mel Martinez Is Retiring Early Because He Supports Marco Rubio

Dan Sweeney | Posted 09.07.2009 | Politics


Dan Sweeney

With Martinez retiring, it will be up to Gov. Charlie Crist, who is running for Martinez's Senate seat, to name a replacement. This puts Crist in an impossible position and is great news for Marco Rubio.

First Dem Enters Florida Senate Race

The Hill | Posted 02.12.2009 | Politics


Rep. Kendrick Meek (D-Fla.) is expected to announce he is running for retiring Sen. Mel Martinez's (R-Fla.) seat on Tuesday morning, making him the fi...

The Case Against Jeb

Dan Sweeney | Posted 01.10.2009 | Politics


Dan Sweeney

Crist, Sink, whomever: Somebody has to shut Jeb down and to do so, they'll have to start early -- like, now -- 2010 isn't far away.