Thurman Statement on Sen. Martinez's Retirement

NEWS FROM THE FLORIDA DEMOCRATIC PARTY

For Immediate Release: December 2, 2008

Thurman Statement on Sen. Martinez's Retirement

Tallahassee, FL - Florida Democratic Party Chair Karen L. Thurman released the following statement today in regards to Sen. Mel Martinez's announcement that he will not seek re-election:

"With Sen. Mel Martinez's announcement today that he will not seek re-election, I would like to thank him for his service to Florida and the nation, as well as wish him all the best in retirement.

"Martinez's announcement ensures that Florida will be a central battleground in the 2010 election. Over the past three years, Democrats have made major gains in Florida winning three of the six statewide elections. We look forward to a strong Democrat winning this Senate seat to help implement President-elect Barack Obama vision of change and join Sen. Bill Nelson in representing Florida in the tradition of Bob Graham and Lawton Chiles."

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