George LeMieux, left, and Gov. Charlie Crist, right, make their way to a news conference where Crist named LeMieux to replace U. S. Senator Mel Martinez, Friday, Aug. 28, 2009, in Tallahassee, Fla. LeMieux is Crist's former chief of staff. AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 months ago

George LeMieux, left, and Gov. Charlie Crist, right, make their way to a news conference where Crist named LeMieux to replace U. S. Senator Mel Martinez, Friday, Aug. 28, 2009, in Tallahassee, Fla. LeMieux is Crist's former chief of staff.