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Jacksonville: The GOP Stronghold incapable of producing a statewide candidate

Amazing, but true.

Mel Martinez (R-FL) announced that he will not seek a 2nd term to the US Senate. While numerous names were tossed about as potential successors, not a single Jacksonville-area politician has been mentioned as a plausible candidate. With Jacksonville firmly established as one of the most Republican-friendly regions in the state, what does this say about the caliber of our local politicians?

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