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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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