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Davidson, who has been No. President Clinton initially SPRINGFIELD, TN likely to file legal chal- mayor’s threatening be- 14, 2006 (AP): President 2 in the party hierarchy. had Sen. Christopher Dodd (AP): A mayor denied alle- lenges. havior toward political op- George W. Bush tapped U.S. The current party chair- of Connecticut and Don gations in court Nov. 14, “I’m going to clear my ponents. About 500 of the Sen. Mel Martínez (Florida), man, Ken Mehlman, is leav- Fowler share the Democratic 2006 that he ordered po- name,” Crosby said. town’s 3,221 residents a prominent Latino who ing his post in January at the Party role in the same fash- Elected mayor by 14 served in the Cabinet, to as- end of his two-year term. ion. lice officers to target signed a petition seeking sume the high-profile post “Ken Mehlman did a Martínez said he had Latinos and soldiers when votes in 2004, Crosby to oust Crosby. of Republican National whale of a job as the chair- talked to Laxalt earlier Tues- writing speeding tickets. launched an ambitious The town is about 25 Committee (RNC) general man of the Republican day and planned to talk to Coopertown Mayor agenda to expand the town’s miles north of Nashville. chairman. Party,” Bush said. “It’s been him again. Danny Crosby, who has traffic enforcement. But Five of the six police One week after heavy a joy working with him. I The first-term senator has been suspended, said cur- prosecutors say his decision officers whose testimony midterm losses, Martínez appreciate the fact you went been a strong supporter of rent and former police of- to reduce speed limits and led to the suspension of said Tuesday he would strive to neighborhoods where the president—particularly ficers were lying when they ramp up traffic enforcement the Coopertown mayor to foster “a tone of civility” Republicans have never on the issue of comprehen- testified against him in a was little more than a ploy to have resigned or were for the party as it faces the been.’’ sive immigration reform that lawsuit seeking to remove raise cash for the town. fired or demoted. Crosby challenge of a wide-open Mehlman sought out the includes a guestworker pro- him for good. The officials Robertson County Chan- and his successor have presidential race in 2008 and support of African-Ameri- gram—and one of the more cellor Laurence McMillan a push to recapture control cans in an effort to expand politically savvy Republican testified Crosby said he denied that they retaliated of Congress. the party. senators. wanted the groups targeted suspended Crosby after a against anybody for their Martínez, 60, will remain Speaking afterward with Asked how he could re- because they were less hearing in July, citing the testimony. in the Senate when he takes reporters, Martínez said he unite the party on the divi- the reins of the RNC in Janu- told the president in discuss- sive issue of immigration, ary. The first-term senator ing the job “that I was not Martínez acknowledged, Letter to the Editor will be the face of the party, going to be an attack dog. “It’s going to be tough.” Latino hindsight-election editorial is asinine focusing on fundraising, And I don’t intend to. And I Martínez is of Cuban de- A recent editorial published in a Toledo area newspaper titled, “2006 Election outreach and travel to pro- wasn’t asked to.” scent. His parents put him on Lessons to be learned” was so short sighted and ignorant it actually makes the mote the GOP agenda. He promised to work for a plane when he was 15 and classic case of why self described, old guard Latino leaders have got to be “He’s going to be an ex- “a tone of civility as we sent him to the United States. cellent spokesman for our discuss our differences and Bush noted Martínez’s past, replenished with new leadership. party,” Bush said in an- as we challenge each other saying he “represents what I I can only believe that the editorial published was to illustrate why Latinos need, nouncing his support for with big ideas about what believe our party stands for. more than ever, to develop a grassroots voter-turnout campaign and not to discour- Martínez in an Oval Office the future of this nation ... He worked hard, starting age our own gente from running for political office. meeting with reporters. ought to be.” with little, and ended up be- Have you ever heard whites or blacks tell each other to step down so the other The announcement Martínez said Republi- ing here’’ in the Senate. one could possibly win because we’re short on voters? Don’t blame Bob Vásquez— comes days after Republi- cans would be a “respectful Martínez must be elected blame your own gente for not voting or perhaps voting for either Vásquez or cans suffered stinging de- minority on the Hill.” by the Republican National Lourdes Santiago into city council! feats at the polls, losing con- Martínez and Duncan will Committee, but with the I’m sure that won’t register in that small hood where the brain is suppose to be, trol of the House and Senate. be responsible for leading president’s endorsement he but the author should come out and apologize to Mr. Vásquez and try and use his/ The party also lost support the RNC during Bush’s final was not expected to be chal- herpenmanship for something productive—like the 2008 Presidential Election! of Latino voters who had two years in office and lenged. backed Bush two years ago. throughout the presidential Martínez told reporters: Mike Duncan of Inez, Ky., election cycle. Martínez “I think our party has been Ramón Pérez the RNC’s current general noted that splitting the chair- always long on ideas, and I Toledo, Ohio counsel and a former party manship in two is not new, think (in) this election ... we treasurer, will be chairman noting that President Reagan became a little tired or maybe La Prensa is in need of sales & distribution and will be put in charge of in the 1980s selected Sen. a little timid about our ideas. running the everyday opera- Paul Laxalt of Nevada to be I think we need to go back to personnel throughout Michigan and Ohio. tions at the party’s Capitol general chairman while the boldness of the past. ... If you want to make extra money, contact Hill headquarters. His co- Frank Fahrenkopf was chair- And I think if we do that, we Rico at 313-729-4435 or 419-870-6565. chair will be Jo Ann man. (Continued on Page 3) La Prensa Lorain & Cleveland Staff Culturas Publications, Inc., d.b.a. 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