Winner and Loser of the Week in Florida politics — Week of 5.12.24

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Winner and Loser of the Week in Florida politics — Week of 5.12.24

U.S. Rep. Greg Steube this week accomplished something not seen in Congress in nearly a decade: successfully using a discharge petition to force a vote on the floor. In this case, Steube’s cause was more than worthwhile. He wanted the House to vote on legislation offering tax relief for those impacted by disasters. That’s something most Americans can get behind. But that fact usually doesn’t stop Congress from stalling out otherwise popular legi…