iOS app Android app More   By BRENDAN FARRINGTON   01/31/12
12:52 AM ET  AP  MIAMI -- Florida broke the presidential primary
rules – again – but officials figure it's worth a penalty for
their state to maintain a relevant voice in nominating
candidates for the White House.  When Florida voters choose
their candidate for the Republican presidential nomination on
Tuesday, they'll do so as the fourth state in the process. The
cost: half their delegates to the GOP convention.  "I'd much
rather have a say in the nomination process as opposed to the
coronation process," Florida Senate President Mike Haridopolos
said.  As it did in 2008, Florida went against the national
parties this year and set the last Tuesday in January as its
primary date. In response, officials in New Hampshire, Iowa and
South Carolina moved up their dates too.  The strategy paid off
for Florida four years ago. Sen. John McCain carried the state
and used the momentum from that victory to win the Republican
nomination.  Florida could again play