Friday, December 05, 2008

Orlando Sentinel: JOHN LUIGI MICA considering race for MARTINEZ' U.S. Senate Seat

WASHINGTON -- Add U.S. Rep. John Mica to the list of potential replacements to outgoing U.S. Sen. Mel Martinez, who announced today that he would not seek a second term.

An aide to Mica, who just won a ninth term, said the Winter Park Republican was considering a Senate bid but would not decide before January.

"He is someone who has stature in the state and has a lot of name recognition outside his district," said Rusty Roberts, his chief-of-staff. A key asset? Mica's post as top Republican on the transportation committee -- the largest in Congress -- which Roberts said gives him "a huge statewide impact."

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