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SEPTEMBER 06, 2008

Meet the winner and loser of the week

WINNER OF THE WEEK: State GOP Chairman Jim Greer managed to maneuver through national party leaders trying to block Florida Republicans from having a full delegation at the convention and a hurricane washing out the first night of the national convention and still have lots of delegates praising the way he organized Florida's role in the convention. He also generated some national Buzz about him being a contender for chairman of Republican National Committee. November results are what matter most, of course, and we'll be interested if anyone steps up to challenge him for re-election in Jan.

LOSER OF THE WEEK: Once again the Florida Supreme Court dashed Jeb Bush's efforts to put in place a broad school voucher program in Florida. After the court knocked down two controversial Constitutional amendment proposals dealing with vouchers, it's unclear where he goes from there. The legislature's appetite for vouchers isn't great.

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