Four recent polls showing Barack Obama moving ahead of John McCain in the all-important state of Florida–and leading McCain there by 3 to 8 points–have sent Sunshine State GOPers into a (secret) panic. The St. Petersburg Times reports:
Florida Republican leaders hastily convened a top secret meeting this week to grapple with Sen. John McCain’s sagging performance in this must-win state.
Their fears were confirmed Wednesday when four new polls showed Sen. Barack Obama leading, a reversal from just a few weeks ago when McCain was opening up an advantage….
With some grass roots organizers complaining about coordination problems with the campaign, Republican Party chairman Jim Greer gathered top officials at the state headquarters in Tallahassee on Tuesday afternoon. He swore the group to secrecy.
When asked about it by the St. Petersburg Times, Greer confirmed the meeting. He largely declined to discuss what was said.
Or what they are planning. Note to Democrats, rent Recount–just in case.
