Democrats are so worried about how the narrative on the governor’s race has changed since Hurricane Ian decimated some of Florida and Ron DeSantis didn’t completely blow it by tossing paper towels into the crowds.

Sure, his response has been sufficient. So far. Isn’t he doing exactly what he is supposed to? He’s military. They are good to have around in a crisis. And he is surrounded by people who are used to responding to hurricanes. Our search and rescue task force, for example, makes him look good.

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It’s just a matter of when.

Gov. Ron DeSantis told reporters on Wednesday, at a press conference about toll rebates, that he will eventually suspend Miami-Dade Commissioner Joe Martinez, who was charged last week with unlawful compensatio. Prosecutors allege he took $15,000 in exchange for sponsoring and writing legislation for a couple of District 11 business owners.

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In addition to the candidates, there are always other people, groups, institutions that win — or lose — in every single election. Without further ado, here are the most obvious winners and losers from Tuesday’s Miami-Dade primary.

Winners:

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Parody ad shows what guv’s mail might really sound like

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A week after banning two sex ed books, the board approves them

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Agriculture Commissioner and gubernatorial candidate Nikki Fried, the only statewide elected Democrat, has seized on to what some predict will be a wedge issue in this competitive election: Affordable housing and skyrocketing rental rates.

Fried is promoting her first real policy plan called “Lower Costs, Higher Standards,” with a statewide tour of six cities that stopped in the capital on Wednesday and goes to Pensacola on Thursday.

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