Martinez: (Schiavo) Memo a learning experience

[DoYouEverWonder]

April 16, 2005

TAMPA - After a spate of public criticism and humiliation, Sen. Mel Martinez vowed to sit down and talk about his mistakes and possible changes in how his staff operates.

But on Friday, a day after a new poll showed he has lost favor with voters, Florida's freshman senator said he won't talk about it, he just wants to get this episode behind him.

"I don't intend to dwell on it," Martinez said after speaking at the University of South Florida for National Hispanic Heritage Month. "We're learning from it and we're moving on."

Behind closed doors, though, Martinez's staff is reviewing their internal operations and trying to appease critics.

Martinez instructed his staff to call a group of contributors, friends and advisers in Florida who complained earlier this week that his office has lost touch with people who matter in his home state. They worry that Martinez is squandering his cachet as a former Cabinet member and the nation's first Cuban-American senator.

http://www.sptimes.com/2005/04/16/State/Martinez__Memo_a_lear.shtml

Poor, poor pitiful Mel, just can't seem to get it together.

[onehandle]

1. He learned that next time he'll try harder not to get caught. nt

nt

[Erika]

2. Mel is a joke.

As is Florida government.

[never_get_over_it]

4. EXACTLY - eom

[MO_Dem]

3. This man obviously is a lightweight

Why in hell did the booshies promote him (well, I guess I know the answer--they sure as hell wouldn't promote somebody smarter than themselves--he makes them look smarter by comparison!)

[doubleyoipartdeux]

5. ah yes, the staff

remember, with Mel it's all about that nutty staff of his. Voted"Wackiest Staff of the Senate". They just love going off on their own and bringing disgrace down on the senator. Those zany kids....
ARGHHHH!!!