Press Release


Miami Herald Uncovers FL-21 Voter Fraud Scandal Implicating Congressman Lincoln Diaz-Balart

Posted: Oct 27, 2008

Hialeah, FL – Congressman Lincoln Diaz-Balart, Republican candidate for Florida’s 21st Congressional District, has been implicated in a voter fraud scandal broken in the Miami Herald on Saturday, October 25, which may have violated federal and state law and is now being investigated by the State Attorney’s Office.

Miami Herald Endorses Raul Martinez for Congress

Posted: Oct 14, 2008

Hialeah, FL – The Miami Herald today endorsed Raul Martinez for Congress in Florida’s 21st   Congressional District.

 

The Herald noted:

“Mr. Martinez is firmly grounded in reality. He has a   broad agenda and a robust, hands-on style of leadership. His penchant for   devising practical solutions to political problems would be an asset to the   district.”

President Bush heading to Miami to raise $$$

Posted: Oct 08, 2008

With polls suggesting several close congressional races in Florida -- including challenges to Lincoln and Mario Diaz-Balart -- PresidentBush heads to Florida Friday to raise money for the GOP.

Indicted Puerto Rican Senator: I Gave Suitcase of Cash to Congressman Lincoln Diaz-Balart

Posted: Oct 08, 2008

Miami FL - Puerto Rican Senator Jorge de Castro Font, who was arrested by the FBI on Thursday, has implicated U.S. Congressmen Lincoln Diaz-Balart, claiming to have traveled to Miami with Congressman Luis Fortuño of Puerto Rico to deliver a suitcase full of cash for Diaz-Balart's re-election campaign.

Puerto Rican Senator Jorge de Castro Font has been indicted by a federal grand jury on 31 criminal counts including bribery, wire fraud and money laundering.

Lincoln Diaz-Balart Illegally Uses Troops in Campaign TV Ad

Posted: Oct 07, 2008

Hialeah, FL – In his new campaign TV ad currently airing in English, Congressman Lincoln Diaz-Balart is illegally using the troops to benefit his campaign. The ad mentions the Southern Command Center in South Florida and shows a picture of 10 uniformed military officers standing in front of the Southern Command Headquarters.

Miami Herald: Congressman Lincoln Diaz-Balart's earmarks raise eyebrows

Posted: Oct 06, 2008

Hialeah, FL – According to a recent investigation by the Miami Herald:

“Congressman Lincoln Diaz-Balart has procured millions in federal funding to benefit a small Miami-Dade defense-contracting group that has donated tens of thousands of dollars to his political campaign and that of his brother, fellow U.S. Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart. Medley contractors Locust USA and Mark Two Engineering began contributing to the Diaz-Balarts' campaigns and political action committees in 2001, the year Locust secured its first small defense contract. Through this year, those contributions totaled more than $67,000. Locust was awarded $20.8 million in Pentagon research and development contracts from 2001-2007, federal contracting records show. At least 44 percent, $9.2 million, came through Congressional earmarks sponsored by Lincoln Diaz-Balart, The Miami Herald found. The largest -- $3.7 million -- came in 2006.”

Raul Martinez Calls for House to Vote NO on Senate Bailout Package

Posted: Oct 03, 2008

Hialeah , FL - Former Hialeah Mayor Raul Martinez , candidate for Florida 's 21st congressional district, today called on the U.S House of Representative to vote no on the Wall Street bailout package passed out of the U.S. Senate. Mayor Martinez released the following statement:


"I live in a district with one of the highest foreclosure rates in the country, where you can drive down the street and literally see abandoned homes block after block after block. I live in a district where middle class families are fighting right now to stay in their homes feeling the crunch of the rising cost of gas, healthcare, food, and a college education for their kids. I live in a district where hard-working people have lost their jobs because of the collapse of the housing market. I am standing up for those people today to say 'no' to a bailout that does not provide the help they need."

CBS4 Debate Now Set for October 13, Will Lincoln Show Up?

Posted: Oct 01, 2008

Hialeah, FL – After Lincoln Diaz-Balart continuously lied about the CBS4 debate and then ended negotiations with the station, the Martinez Campaign continued negotiations with the station in hopes of finding a date to debate and have agreed to debate on October 13 at 2:00PM.

Rothenberg Political Report Moves FL-21 Race to "Pure Toss Up"

Posted: Sep 30, 2008

Hialeah, FL - The Rothenberg Political Reportan independent, non-partisan newsletter that analyzes campaigns, today moved Raul Martinez's race in Florida's 21st Congressional District from "Lean Republican" to “Pure Toss Up."

Diaz-Balart Ends Negotiations, Won't Debate on CBS4

Posted: Sep 29, 2008

Hialeah, FL – After continuously lying about the existence of a televised debate on CBS4, Lincoln Diaz-Balart has ended negotiations. The Martinez Campaign proposed several dates in October for a debate on CBS4 but Lincoln refused those dates.

Raul Martinez Calls for NO Vote on Bailout

Posted: Sep 29, 2008

Hialeah , FL – Former Hialeah Mayor Raul Martinez , candidate for Florida 's 21st congressional district, today called on Congress to vote no on the Wall Street bailout package which is up for a vote today in the U.S. House of Representatives. Mayor Martinez released the following statement:

Lincoln Diaz-Balart Out of Touch in Email Response to Wall Street Bailout

Posted: Sep 27, 2008

Diaz-Balart fails to mention family or middle class, or acknowledge economic challenges they face
Hialeah, FL – Former Hialeah Mayor Raul Martinez, candidate for Florida's 21st congressional district, released the following statement today regarding Lincoln Diaz-Balart's email response to the Wall Street bailout proposed by Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson currently under debate in Congress:

CBS4 Unaware of Lincoln's Mystery Debate in Miami Herald

Posted: Sep 19, 2008

CBS4 Surprised to Read About CBS4 Debate in Miami Herald
Hialeah, FL – Statement from Aaron Blye, Martinez Campaign Communications Director regarding mystery CBS4 debate touted by Lincoln Diaz-Balart:

Diaz-Balart Says NO to Univision Debate

Posted: Sep 18, 2008

Hialeah, FL – Lincoln Diaz-Balart has said no to an invitation from Univision-23 to debate Raul Martinez in a prime time hour-long televised debate in Florida's 21st Congressional District. Univision-23 is the most watched TV station in the Miami media market.

Gas Price Gouging OK in Lincoln’s Book

Posted: Sep 15, 2008

In the wake of Hurricane Ike, gas prices have skyrocketed to over $5 for a gallon of regular gas in parts of Florida, prompting Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum to subpoena four companies in response to more than 2,200 phone complaints from consumers.

Raul Martinez Statement on Cuba’s Request to Lift Embargo for 6 Months

Posted: Sep 15, 2008

Former Hialeah Mayor Raul Martinez, the first public figure to propose lifting Cuba travel and remittance restrictions for 90 days, today released the following statement on Cuba’s request for the U.S. to lift the embargo for 6 months

Lincoln Does It Again… Diaz-Balart Hiding Over $303,000 in Campaign Cash

Posted: Sep 12, 2008

Hialeah, FL – According to an FEC campaign finance report amendment filed on September 10, 2008, Congressman Lincoln Diaz-Balart has been hiding over $303,000 in campaign cash from the public for more than five months and continues to hide the source of the money.

5 Republican Elected Officials Endorse Democrat Martinez for Congress

Posted: Sep 04, 2008

Hialeah, FL – Five Republican elected officials from Miami-DadeCounty today endorsed former Hialeah Mayor Raul Martinez, Democratic candidate for Florida’s 21st Congressional District and called upon other Republicans to join Republicans for Raul, a group of registered Republicans supporting Raul Martinez for Congress

Martinez Calls for Temporary Lift of Remittance and Travel Restrictions to Cuba in Wake of Hurricane Gustav

Posted: Sep 03, 2008

Hialeah, FL – Hon. Raul Martinez, the former Mayor of Hialeah, Florida today called for the United States Government to temporarily lift restrictions on travel and remittances to Cuba for 90 days to allow Cubans living in the U.S. to help their family members who are suffering. According to media reports, about 100,000 houses, schools and workplaces were damaged by Hurricane Gustav, and at least 6,000 homes are considered beyond repair. Several other storms are gathering and there is a high probability that Cuba may be hit again before the hurricane season ends on November 30.

SEIU Endorses Raul Martinez for Congress at Labor Day Walk for Change

Posted: Sep 01, 2008

Hialeah, FL - Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Florida endorsed former Hialeah Mayor Raul Martinez, candidate for Florida's 21st Congressional District, at a Labor Day event today followed by a Walk for Change throughout the District.

Raul Martinez Calls For U.S. Government Response to Hurricane Gustav in Cuba and Greater Antilles

Posted: Aug 31, 2008

Hialeah, FL -- Hon. Raul Martinez is calling on the United States Government and the U.S. Interests Section to offer the Cuban Government and other governments of the Greater Antilles immediate humanitarian assistance of emergency supplies, including blankets, water bottles, first aid kits, plastic sheeting, etc. to those affected by Hurricane Gustav

New FL-21 Survey USA Poll: Martinez Takes the Lead

Posted: Aug 28, 2008

Hialeah, FL – According to an independent poll released today by nationally recognized, non-partisan research firm Survey USA, conducted for Roll Call, one of the preeminent newspapers on Capitol Hill, former Hialeah Mayor Raul Martinez has taken the lead in the race for Florida’s 21st Congressional District.

DCCC Chairman Chris Van Hollen to Recognize Mayor Martinez on Stage at the Democratic Convention in 6 PM (ET) Hour

Posted: Aug 26, 2008


Diaz-Balart Press Conference Should Be Renamed "Failed Policies 08"

Posted: Aug 26, 2008

Hialeah, FL – Rather than go to work in his district, Lincoln Diaz-Balart chose to stand outside the Democratic Convention for the second day in a row today to hold a press conference attacking the Democratic nominee for President in an attempt to defend George Bush’s failed economic policies that he has continuously rubberstamped.

Lincoln Diaz-Balart is Afraid to Debate Mayor Martinez on TV

Posted: Aug 25, 2008

Hialeah, FL – Former Hialeah Mayor Raul Martinez, Democratic candidate for Florida’s 21st Congressional District, has accepted seven formal invitations to debate, at least three of which will be televised. His opponent, Lincoln Diaz-Balart has still not accepted any televised debates

Martinez in Denver to Advocate Change, Diaz-Balart in Denver to Play Political Games

Posted: Aug 22, 2008

Hialeah, FL – Former Hialeah Mayor Raul Martinez, Democratic candidate for Florida’s 21st Congressional District, is in Denver today to kick off the Democratic Convention and advocate an agenda for change that will bring real solutions to the hard-working people of South Florida. Mayor Martinez will be fighting for solutions that will bring healthcare to every American, end our dependence on foreign oil, and get us out of Iraq.

FL-21: Does Lincoln Need President Bush’s Permission for a Televised Denver Debate?

Posted: Aug 22, 2008

Hialeah, FL – Former Hialeah Mayor Raul Martinez, Democratic candidate for Florida’s 21st Congressional District, challenged Lincoln Diaz-Balart to a televised Denver Debate yesterday, but rather than answering the challenge, Diaz-Balart chose to hide behind his campaign staff who said he only plans to be in Denver for a day.

FL-21: Martinez & Diaz-Balart Going to Denver, Let's Debate

Posted: Aug 21, 2008

Hialeah, FL – Former Hialeah Mayor Raul Martinez, Democratic candidate for Florida’s 21st Congressional District, was pleased to read in today’s Wall Street Journal that his opponent Lincoln Diaz-Balart will be joining him in Denver for the Democratic Convention.

FL-21: Martinez Accepts 5 Debates, Diaz-Balart 0

Posted: Aug 19, 2008

Hialeah, FL – Lincoln Diaz-Balart has still not agreed to debate former Hialeah Mayor Raul Martinez in the race to represent Florida’s 21st congressional district. Mayor Martinez has accepted invitations to the following five debates and Lincoln Diaz-Balart has accepted none.

FL-21: GOP Registration Drops Below 40% for the First Time

Posted: Aug 13, 2008

Hialeah, FL – According to new voter registration in Florida Congressional District 21 released by the Florida Division of Elections, Republican Party registration has dropped below 40% of total registered voters for the first time since the district was created. The district is separated by 4.66% in party registration, a drastic change from the 9% difference in party registration last election.

Diaz-Balart Should Investigate Campaign Contributions from Tainted McCain Bundler

Posted: Aug 11, 2008

Hialeah, FL(Immediate Release) – Congressman Lincoln Diaz-Balart has accepted $18,400 from South Florida fund-raiser Harry Sargeant, who has come under increasing scrutiny as of late for collecting $50,000 in tainted campaign contributions for Republican presidential candidate John McCain

Diaz-Balart Silent on Debate with Mayor Martinez

Posted: Aug 05, 2008

Hialeah, FL(Immediate Release) –Congressman Lincoln Diaz-Balart has not yet agreed to debate former Hialeah Mayor Raul Martinez in the race to represent Florida’s 21st congressional district. Both candidates were sent an invitation by Univision on July 23, and Mayor Martinez promptly agreed to the October 1 debate

National Media Declares: "YouTube Ruins Another Life" in FL - 21 Congressional

Posted: Aug 01, 2008

Hialeah, FL(Immediate Release) – National publication the Hotline declared yesterday “YouTube ruins another life” after the Sun-Sentinel reported that Congressman Lincoln Diaz-Balart was caught posting a video on his campaign website shot in his federal office, a serious violation of House Ethics Rules

Non-Partisan Rothenberg Political Report Adds FL-21 Race, Ranks as

Posted: Jul 31, 2008

Hialeah, FL(Immediate Release) – The Rothenberg Political Report, an independent, non-partisan newsletter that analyzes campaigns, today added Raul Martinez’s race in Florida’s 21st Congressional District to their list of competitive races across the nation, ranking the race as “Lean Republican.” The race’s inclusion as one of only eleven races in the country ranked as “Lean Republican” signifies that this race is highly competitive.

Martinez Accepts Univision Invitation for FL-21 Debate

Posted: Jul 30, 2008

Hialeah, FL – Former Hialeah Mayor Raul Martinez, candidate for Florida’s 21st congressional district, has accepted an invitation from Univision-23 (WLTV Miami) to participate in a congressional debate on Wednesday, October 1st at 7 PM.

Martinez Q2 Fundraising Proves Bipartisan Appeal

Posted: Jul 22, 2008

Majority of Martinez’s over $603,000 in contributions came from Republicans

Congressman Lincoln Diaz-Balart Breaks the Law Again. Hides the source of nearly $5,000 in campaign contributions from the voters

Posted: Jul 16, 2008

Immediate Release:-According to FEC campaign finance disclosures, Lincoln Diaz-Balart accepted nearly $5,000 in campaign contributions during the second quarter of 2008 without disclosing his contributors’ occupation or employer. FEC law requires candidates for elected office to disclose the occupation and employer of any contributor who gives over $200 to the campaign. In stark contrast, Raul Martinez has disclosed all contributions and has gone well beyond what is required by law.

Raul Martinez Statement on "Healthy Americans Act"

Posted: Jul 10, 2008

Hialeah, FL – Former Hialeah Mayor Raul Martinez, candidate for Florida’s 21st congressional district, released the following statement today regarding the introduction of the “Healthy Americans Act” by Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., and Congresswoman Jo Ann Emerson, R-Mo.:

FL-21 Poll: Martinez, Diaz-Balart Statistically Tied

Posted: Jul 09, 2008

Hialeah, FL – According to an independent poll released yesterday by polling firm Bendixen & Associates, former Hialeah Mayor Raul Martinez has closed the gap and is statistically tied with incumbent Congressman Lincoln Diaz-Balart, 37 percent to 41 percent, with 22 percent undecided. The poll of nearly 350 registered voters, conducted June 6 to 22, has a margin of error of plus or minus five percentage points.

DCCC Announces Third Round of Red to Blue

Posted: Jun 19, 2008

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee announced today the next round of candidates who earned a spot in the DCCC ’s highly competitive Red to Blue program. These 14 candidates qualified for the third round of the Red to Blue program by surpassing demanding fundraising goals and skillfully demonstrating to voters that they stand for change and will represent new priorities when elected to Congress. The DCCC also released a list of 20 emerging races, where Democratic candidates are running strong campaigns that are generating excitement in their districts.

Lincoln Diaz-Balart - Big Oil's Best Friend

Posted: Jun 13, 2008

Miami FL - The cost of fuel is smothering the American consumer in ways that have never been seen in the history of United States. In a time when Americans are losing their homes, their jobs and their sanity, Big Oil companies are posting BILLIONS in quarterly profits. The cause, do-nothing corrupt elected politicians that favor big business over the American voter. One of these do-nothing politicians is Lincoln Diaz-Balart.

Diaz-Balarts: If You Pay, We'll Play

Posted: Jun 03, 2008

TALLAHASSEE - Call it a case of influence peddling so blatant it would make Tom Feeney blush. A Miami Herald report today delves into the shady business going down between U.S. Reps. Lincoln and Mario Diaz-Balart and a company under federal investigation for Medicare fraud. Hanger Orthopedic Group has showered the Diaz-Balart brothers with thousands in campaign contributions while it lobbies Congress to pass a federal bill it would profit from. The brothers are two of the key sponsors of the bill. Aside from the ethical questions involved with the two Congressmen shepherding the legislation mere days after accepting donations, the relationship makes further obvious the astounding hypocrisy of the Diaz-Balarts.

Lincoln and Mario Diaz-Balart Don't Show Up for America's Troops and Veterans, Won't Show Up for Debates

Posted: May 29, 2008

Representatives Lincoln and Mario Diaz-Balart have been noticeably absent lately.  Yesterday, Mario Diaz-Balart pulled out of a debate with Democratic Candidate Joe Garcia on issues affecting working families. Today, Lincoln Diaz-Balart is expected to also be a no-show at a similar forum with Raul Martinez.

Lincoln Diaz-Balart disappoints the voters of District 21- Again!

Posted: May 24, 2008

May 22, 2008 - Today the Miami Herald reported that Lincoln Diaz-Balart refused to debate former Mayor of Hialeah, Raul Martinez at a forum organized by the South Florida AFL-CIO.

Unfortunately for the people of district 21, this is not the first time that Lincoln Diaz-Balart has cut and run from his obligations to the American public.  

Lincoln Diaz-Balart Votes Against GI Bill

Posted: May 20, 2008

May 19, 2008 - On Thursday Lincoln Diaz-Balart voted against a bi-partisan GI Bill (HR 2642), voting against our brave men and women who have made the terrific sacrifice of serving in the armed forces during a time of war.
Instead of honoring their sacrifice, Lincoln Diaz-Balart voted with the Bush administration again and did so blindly.

Hypocrisy Alert: Representative Lincoln Diaz-Balart Plays Politics with American Troops

Posted: May 16, 2008

Taking hypocrisy and loyalty to the Republican leadership to a new level, Representative Lincoln Diaz-Balart voted to defeat a bill to fund American troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, despite claiming he supports our troops.

Martinez Campaign Celebrates its First Victory

Posted: May 11, 2008

May8, 2008 - Mayor Raul Martinez is celebrating a victory for the constituents of District 21 as his campaign has successfully educated Lincoln Diaz-Balart about the looming two year long housing crisis.  Mayor Martinez has repeatedly called on him to vote for the Neighborhood Stabilization Act of 2008.  Recently, Lincoln said he had not “studied this sufficiently”. “Fortunately, Mayor Martinez’s highlighting of the issue lead Lincoln to study the two-year crisis further.

Mayor Raul Martinez Calls on Lincoln Diaz-Balart (ONCE AGAIN)

Posted: May 07, 2008

Soon the House will vote on the most comprehensive response yet to the American mortgage crisis. The package of housing measures will help families facing foreclosure keep their homes, help other families avoid foreclosures in the future, and help the recovery of communities harmed by empty homes caught in the foreclosure process. As most Americans’ primary investment is their home, ending the foreclosure crisis is vital to the American economy recovery.

Diaz-Balart Sells False Hopes: The Cars Act also does not include any safeguards

Posted: Apr 30, 2008

Lincoln Diaz–Balart and his Republican cohorts in congress are once again trying to distract the American public from the real issues by placating us with loosely thought out plans that will ultimately only end up hurting voters and benefiting big business. Recently the Miami Herald published a piece that gave explicit examples of previous tax break follies

DCCC Chair Van Hollen, Democratic Candidates to Talk with Miami Democrats about South Florida Races

Posted: Apr 30, 2008

On Monday, April 28, DCCC Chairman Chris Van Hollen and Democratic Candidates Annette Taddeo (FL-18), Raul Martinez (FL-21), and Joe Garcia (FL-25) will meet with Miami area Democrats to talk about why Democrats can compete and win in South Florida in 2008

Local Democrats Rally for Healthcare

Posted: Apr 22, 2008

Representative Hoyer, like Mayor Martinez has repeatedly called on Lincoln Diaz-Balart to vote for the passage of SCHIP

Democratic Majority Leader Steny Hoyer joined Mayor Raul Martinez and two other Democratic candidates to advocate for affordable healthcare for Florida’s children. The Majority leader’s visit to Hialeah Hospital was intended to highlight the importance of the passage of the State Children’s Health Insurance Program.

Raul Martinez calls on Lincoln Diaz-Balart to sponsor and support the Jubilee Act as well as House Resolution 241.

Posted: Apr 15, 2008

Message from Mayor Raul Martinez:
As the Mayor of Hialeah, I was fortunate enough to travel throughout various countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. My travels took me to countries such as Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, and Colombia to name a few.

Raul Martinez to be the Grand Marshall at the 2008 Miami Springs River Festival Parade

Posted: Apr 15, 2008

Raul Martinez, the former Mayor of the City of Hialeah and current Democratic candidate for the 21st Congressional District of Florida, will serve as Grand Marshall at the 2008 Miami Springs River Festival Parade. Martinez will be promoting environmental awareness while walking the parade route around the Curtiss Circle.

Martinez Campaign Launches New Website

Posted: Apr 14, 2008

Raul Martinez is launching a new and improved website - www.raul2008.com. It is designed to highlight campaign details and engage voters in the former Hialeah Mayor’s congressional race.
Part of the new website features a section entitled "The Raul I know" which includes video clips of elected officials and private individuals that support Mayor Martinez’s bid to represent District 21.

Martinez's fundraising outpaces Diaz-Balart's

Posted: Apr 10, 2008

Former Hialeah Mayor Raul Martinez raised over $615,000 in just seventy days of fundraising.

Raul Martinez, the former Mayor of Hialeah and current Democratic candidate for Congress, raised over $615,000 in the first quarter of 2008. The Mayor received contributions from more than 800 individual donors.

New District 21 Figures Increasingly Favor Martinez

Posted: Apr 08, 2008

District 21 has undergone a drastic change in voter registration with 4,647 new Democratic voters since 2006

According to the latest figures released by the Miami-Dade County and Broward County Department of Elections, District 21 has 4,647 new Democratic voters and 3,877 fewer Republican voters since the 2006 election. That is a net change of 8,524 voters.

Over Two years Ago, South Florida Became Engulfed In A Housing Crisis

Posted: Apr 04, 2008

Lincoln Diaz-Balart’s Answer On Sunday: “I haven’t studied this sufficiently” NYT

This is what South Floridians have come to expect from the Failure In Leadership in Washington. Lincoln Diaz-Balart has become afraid to criticize the Bush administrations failed economic policies at the expense of all South Floridians.

Failure in leadership: Martinez calls on Lincoln Diaz-Balart to sign on to bipartisan solution

Posted: Apr 02, 2008

District 21 has been especially hard hit by the ongoing mortgage crisis. If there was ever a time that the district needed a leader to bring about solutions to a hardship it is now. However, Lincoln Diaz-Balart has failed to show leadership once again.

Statement From Mayor Raul Martinez

Posted: Mar 25, 2008

4000 Brave Soldiers Dead and Lincoln Diaz-Balart Still Shows No Leadership

Today we learned that the death toll of brave U.S. soldiers reached 4000. This ill-conceived war and its horrible execution has become an American tragedy.

Statement From Mayor Raul Martinez

Posted: Mar 19, 2008

Five Years in Iraq, Lincoln Diaz-Balart Still Refuses A New Direction in Iraq

In 2003, I attended the funeral of Corporal Armando Ariel Gonzalez, a brave US Marine from Hialeah that died during the War in Iraq. The discussion of the War ceased being philosophical and became very real. How would his widow and her child be cared for? How would they be able to move on? Will his child be able to have the same hopes and dreams that my children have had in this country?

Cost Of Iraq War To Congressional District 21

Posted: Jan 22, 2008

3,990 Brave US Soldiers
29,314 Wounded Soldiers

Total Cost of War: $495,062,000,000 ( $5 Billion! )

Raul Martinez To Declare Candidacy

Posted: Jan 22, 2008

(Miami, FL) – Former Hialeah Mayor Raul Martinez will announce his political aspirations and declare his candidacy for elected office at a press conference on Tuesday, January 22, at 10:30 am outside Hialeah City Hall, 501 Palm Avenue.

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