If Bush Did It

When Mel Martinez suddenly retired, Florida Gov. Charlie Crist appointed George LeMieux to the U.S. Senate. Today, LeMieux endorsed Marco Rubio in the Florida Senate race. Some will cry, “betrayal!”, but it's worth noting Crist left the GOP; LeMieux isn't obligated to leave with him. In other Rubio news: Demonstrating his growing grassroots momentum, U.S. Senate candidate Marco Rubio (R-FL) today announced that his campaign raised over $4.5 million during the second quarter of 2010, eclipsing Charlie Crist's state fundraising record for a single quarter.