Congressman Steve King (R-IA) joins anti-Martinez effort

Via CQ

Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa, considers the push to put Martinez in the spotlight “a move by our president to advance amnesty.”

“Maybe the best thing for Mel Martinez is to take an oath to refrain from a mention of the president’s immigration plan any time he makes a public statement,” King said, adding that that should include staying mum on the issue on the Senate floor.

Martinez brushed away that suggestion.

“He’s not going to get his wish,” Martinez said, “not because I intend to make this a platform for immigration, but just because I am not going to restrict my rights as a senator on any issue.”