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'''Melquíades Rafael "Mel" Martínez''' (born October 23, 1946) is a [[Cuba]]n-[[America]]n, who is currently the junior [[United States Senate|United States Senator]] from [[Florida]] and the General Chairman of the [[Republican Party]]. Previously, Martinez served as the 12th [[Secretary of Housing and Urban Development]] under President [[George W. Bush]]. Martinez is [[Catholic]].  

'''Melquíades Rafael "Mel" Martínez''' (born October 23, 1946) is a [[Cuba]]n-[[America]]n, who is currently the junior [[United States Senate|United States Senator]] from [[Florida]] and former General Chairman of the [[Republican Party]]. Previously, Martinez served as the 12th [[Secretary of Housing and Urban Development]] under President [[George W. Bush]]. Martinez is [[Catholic]].  

==Early Life==  

==Early Life==  

==[[Republican National Committee]]==

==[[Republican National Committee]]==

In November 2006, Martinez was named general chairman of the Republican Party for the 2007–2008 election cycle ([[Mike Duncan]] will handle the day-to-day operations). Many conservatives objected to Martinez's selection, citing his position on immigration.

In November 2006, Martinez was named general chairman of the Republican Party for the 2007–2008 election cycle ([[Mike Duncan]] will handle the day-to-day operations). Many conservatives objected to Martinez's selection, citing his position on immigration. He would later step down.

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