FL-19: Goodbye Rep. Wexler?

The Miami Herald is reporting that Rep. Robert Wexler (D-FL 19) will announce tomorrow that he's resigning his seat for another job. Some speculated early in Pres. Obama's term that Wexler would land somewhere in the admin., but it appears that's not his likely landing spot.

While no party likes defending an open seat, Wexler's CD is one that should provide no headaches for Dems. Obama and John Kerry each won it with 66% of the vote, and Wexler has never taken less than 66%. Even last year, when questions arose about his residency, he still took 66%.

If Wexler does indeed resign tomorrow, Gov. Charlie Crist (R) will call a special election. The South Florida Sun-Sentinel lists state Sens. Ted Deutch (D) and Jeremy Ring (D) as potential candidates in a special election, although the field in this heavily Dem CD is likely to be large.

[TIM SAHD]