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Since Martinez announced his plans to retire after the end of his term, in 2010, there has been rampant speculation about who would step into the race. Early hopes that Jeb Bush would run were dashed when the former Governor told supporters that it was not to be. So far, the only major candidate to declare is a Democrat - Congressman Kendrick Meek of Miami.
But now, it seems that national Republican leaders are apparently making an effort to convince Governor Charlie Crist to seek the seat.
From The Hill…
National Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman John Cornyn (Texas) on Wednesday said efforts are ongoing to persuade Florida Gov. Charlie Crist (R) to run for his state’s open Senate seat.
We’re going to continue to visit. It’s very early in the game, but recruitment is important and the ability to be competitive on the financial front is very important too. We’re working on both of those fronts, Cornyn told The Hill.
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