mel martinez
Senator Mel Martinez chats with U.S. President George W. Bush in the Center Hall of the White House during celebration of the Cinco de Mayo. [1]
“The voices of negativity now have a responsibility to come up with an answer, ” RNC Chairman and U.S. Sen. Mel Martinez said. [2]
The people of Florida have spoken. [3]
Melqu?ades Rafael “Mel” Mart?nez (born October 23, 1946) is currently the junior United States Senator from Florida and served as General Chairman of the Republican Party from November, 2006 until October 19, 2007. [1]
Even though the stated goal of RecallMel.com to gather enough registered Florida voters to recall the Senator, Mr. Wallace readily admits that it is going to be an uphill battle as over 514,000 signatures are required, and no national recall has ever succeeded. [2]
MARTINEZ, Melquiades R. (Mel), a Senator from Florida; born in Sagua La Grande, Cuba, on October 23, 1946; immigrated to the United States in 1962; lived with foster families until reunited with his family in Orlando, Fla., in 1966; J.D., College of Law, Florida State University 1973; practiced law in Orlando, Fla., for twenty-five years; secretary, Department of Housing and Urban Development 2001-2005; elected as a Republican to the U.S. Senate in 2004 for term ending January 3, 2011. [4]
Please visit the Inauguration Committee’s Web site for more information on events happening around Washington during Inauguration Week at: http://inaugural.senate.gov/. [...] Tickets for the Inaugural swearing-in ceremony will be distributed in January 2009 by both Senators and Representatives of the 111th Congress and tickets are free of charge. [5]
The site www.RecallMel.com was launched June 18th 2007 by central Florida IT Tech Mr. Dewey Wallace to protest what he views as a reversal of Senator Martinez’s campaign promises of no Amnesty for Illegal Immigrants. [2]
Paid for by Martinez For Senate. [3]
Republican Party fundraising down 25% in 2007. [6]
The website has a secure SSL page designed to gather signatures in an attempt to make a legal recall via special election of the Senator. [2]
Foreclosure Assistance: Floridians seeking foreclosure prevention advice and assistance should be careful who they call for help. [5]
He subsequently lived with two foster families, and in 1966 was reunited with his family in Orlando. [1]
As a Republican Candidate for Senate in 2004 you will need to convince Florida voters that you are fiscally responsible and can be trusted to represent them and their families. [7]
Sources:
[1] Mel Martinez - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mel_Martinez)
[2] Michelle Malkin ” Recall Mel Martinez (michellemalkin.com/2007/06/30/
[3] Mel Martinez (www.melforsenate.org)
[4] Mel Martinez | Congress votes database | washingtonpost.com (projects.washingtonpost.com/
[5] United States Senator Mel Martinez :: Welcome (martinez.senate.gov)
[6] Senator Mel Martinez (www.stopmartinez.com)
[7] Mel Martinez Hotseat - Campaign Questions (www.whereisthemoney.org/hotseat/