Martinez to become new RNC chief

CNN ^ | November 13, 2006 | CNN

[Tulsa Ramjet]

Just breaking.

[kesg]

Surname, it's more than that...he's an immigrant. He's Cuban, immigrated here when he was 16.

And his 2005 ACU rating was 100%. Not bad.

[Txsleuth]

That is my biggest complaint...in fact, when I first heard the news I was flabbergasted...because I know what time Ken Mehlman put into the job...and it wasn't enough.

[ElPatriota]

About those "Ratings"... shouldn't they be revised? - LOL

[OldFriend]

Love Ileana! However, wouldn't it be nice if we were beating up dems instead of our guys?

There's a story up on Drudge about the dems unhappy with Pelosi getting herself in the middle of the Hoyer/Murtha choice.

Guess people feel better beating on their own? I don't get it!

[onyx]

According to the ACU ratings, Mel Martinez scored a perfect 100% in 2005.

That's correct, and his lifetime rating is 96.

Hardly what I would call a 'moderate.'

[Spunky]

One thing I have learned through the past 12 years is that a lot of Republicans are fickle.:-(

fick·le (fĭk'əl) pronunciation adj.

Characterized by erratic changeableness or instability, especially with regard to affections or attachments; capricious.

[Happy Valley Dude]

According to the ACU ratings, Mel Martinez scored a perfect 100% in 2005.

Perhaps some would prefer a Senator who scored 200%. Math education in the public schools isn't what is used to be.

[Republican Red]

This is not the time to "give someone a chance". Do you know who he is? He is so so so boring, no personality, looks like a dork

What an intelligent response! I nominate you for poster boy of the Martinez lynch mob.

Welcome to FR- member since 11/9

[Nancee]

"This is a disaster."

AMEN!! We just N-E-V-E-R learn!!

Nancee

[Txsleuth]

I just don't understand why they would even choose a temporary one...this is only November 13th...and Mehlman won't leave until January.

I am calmed down...but, it still doesn't make sense to me.

[Bainbridge]

Oh Yeah? How do you know that? My last name ends in a vowel. My problem with him is he is weak, ineffectual, boring and wrong on many issues. Don't start playing the race card here.

[Theodore R.]

Do you think Fletcher will not run again in 2007? Shouldn't he be defeated in a primary to have any hope of holding on to the governorship? Will Ben Chandler run again for governor? Why do you think "Ms." Northup lost? Yes, I know that McConnell has had more success in KY than many other Republican leaders in other states. Look at how bad the GOP is faring now in MT and CO.

[onyx]

I concur completely.

At first, I loved the idea of Steele at the helm, but soon realized the foolishness of that appointment for Steele, if he has ambitions for elected office nationally.

[Siena Dreaming]

Thanks. Looks like Martinez ACU rating is good!

We could do worse.

[mandingo republican]

He is not an immigrant - he is a political refugee from a repressive communist system - he has become an American now. He had to flee his home to come to this great nation of ours.

[dmartin]

I stopped funding them when Jeffords jumped ship and they didn't think it would be proper to ask to be reimbursed for the contributions they made to his campaign.

[Republican Red]

What issues is Martinez "wrong" on.

If he has a 100% ACU rating in 2005 with a lifetime rating of 96%, I am curious as to why so many are upset?

[Txsleuth]

I resent being called an "angry white southern Christian".

I also was backing Steele for the job...so I am NOT racist.

[OldFriend]

You loved Steele. How is that. Everyone else hated the idea of Steele. No opinions of your own allowed.

[abercrombie_guy_38]

I am tired of wannabe-conservative types costing us elections.

There needs to be more than 2 major parties in this country and the immigration issue proves it. Why? Both parties look and speak the same.