Posted Aug. 8, 2009 at 5:00 AM

Tagged: Sarah Palin (AK, National) Melquiades Martinez (FL, National) Bill Nelson (FL, National) Charles Crist (FL, National) Barack Obama (National) Robert Menendez (NJ, National) Kay Hutchison (TX, National) Rick Perry (TX, National) George W. Bush (DC, National)

http://www.startribune.com/politics/52660412.html

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Republican Sen. Mel Martinez announced Friday he would step down 16 months early, saying he was making good on a promise to voters that he wouldn't stay just to keep the seat...