Crist Picks Temporary Replacement for Martinez Seat Jillian Bandes | Posted: Aug 28, 2009 11:12 AM Share Tweet Florida Gov. Charlie Crist has picked George LeMieux (leh-'MEW), his former chief of staff and close political advisor, to replace Sen. Mel Martinez.The move ensures the seat is open for Crist next year, if he can beat out Marco Rubio in the primary."I'm a Charlie Crist Republican," said LeMieux, after the news broke. Tags: Campaigns and Elections Elections Sen. Rand Paul Warns About a Mass Exodus From the Republican Party Beth Baumann WATCH: Packers' Quarterback Aaron Rodgers Shreds Politicians' COVID Hypocrisy Beth Baumann Here's How Moderate Manchin Views Removing Cruz and Hawley from the Senate Beth Baumann Armed Man Carrying Fake Inauguration Credentials Reportedly Arrested at D.C. Checkpoint Bronson Stocking Dershowitz: There's One Big Reason I Won't Be on Trump's Impeachment Team Beth Baumann Prosecutors Just Walked Back a Pretty Serious Claim About the Capitol Rioters Bronson Stocking SHOW COMMENTS CARTOONS | Tom Stiglich View Cartoon Most Popular Sen. Rand Paul Warns About a Mass Exodus from the Republican Party Deep State and Mainstream Media Hopping Mad With Pompeo Here's How Moderate Manchin Views Removing Cruz and Hawley from the Senate
