Florida GOP eases path for Trump to pursue casino license

“The gaming industry has thrown millions of dollars at the Republican Party for years, and there’s always this little dance where Republicans give them a kiss but then say, ‘Sorry, we didn’t get it passed,’ ” Stemberger said. “But this year, the governor applied a lot of pressure. I know he’s called House members personally, even freshmen. He’s a very powerful figure, a very powerful governor.”