Mel Martinez Resigning From RNC Position
Senator Mel Martinez's (R-FL) will reportedly resign today from his position as "general chairman" of the Republican National Committee, a move that has been expected for some time.
In his statement, Martinez will say that he has accomplished his goals as general chairman, and wants to focus his energies on his work in the Senate.
The general chairman position was created as an honorary role specifically for Martinez after the 2006 debacle — when Republican defeats were exacerbated by a sharp decline in the Latino vote — with longtime GOP operative Mike Duncan as the party's chairman.
However, Martinez had his own clashes with the party on the immigration issue over the past year — the same issue that has contributed so much to the Republican collapse with Hispanic voters.
very bad news.. this guy was incompetent .. would of loved to have him stay as the republican face.
October 19, 2007 2:34 PM | Reply | Permalink
Martinez accomplished his goals?
Dude! Don't go . . . Your job is only about half done.
There is still a Republican Party.
October 19, 2007 5:29 PM | Reply | Permalink
Let's see, Friday Afternoon News Dump, resigns after ten months on the job. Either he was pushed, or more likely he wanted less responsibility in the upcoming disaster, and he is looking at 2010 in the horizon. My guess also, that fundraising has been horrible under his watch...
October 19, 2007 5:55 PM | Reply | Permalink