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Friday, October 19, 2007
Martinez steps down as GOP chairman
Sen. Mel Martinez has announced he is stepping down as general chairman of the Republican Party.
Rumors have been circulating for weeks that Martinez, R-Fla., would relinquish the position in February after a GOP presidential candidate appeared certain. But Martinez made the surprise announcement today in a statement.
“”I believe that our future as a party and nation is bright and I have every intention of continuing to fight for our president, our party and our candidates.
Martinez said it was his goal “to lead the party as it established the structure and raised the resources necessary to support our presidential candidate and ensure Republican victories next November. I believe we have accomplished those goals.”
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Discordant notes at Values Voters summit
It’s all about values at the “Values Voter Summit” underway in Washington and sponsored by the Family Research Council, a staunch supporter of conservative principles and family values.
Nine presidential candidates are scheduled to speak. Each is brought on to appropriate theme music. Minor problems with first two.
Arizona Sen. John McCain came on to “The Marine’s Hymn.” McCain was in the Navy, not the Marines. Different song.
Next was Kansas Sen. Sam Brownback. Selected for him was Wilbert Harrison’s “Kansas City,” which - after his speech about family values - allowed Brownback to leave the stage to this lyric: “They got some crazy little women there and I’m going to get me one.”