Keith Cate, Crist party HQ:
This race is getting closer. The Charlie Crist big screen TV sets are showing Crist leading Jim Davis 54 percent to 46 percent. This is closer than the Associated Press, which is trailing in information.  I have been tracking the AP with the Crist in-house feed from the precincts, and the Crist numbers are consistently more up to date.

Point is … there are fewer laughs and cheers when the results appear on screen.  Don’t get me wrong, there is still a feeling of victory in the room, just not the overwhelming lead that has been present most of the night.  The music has also changed.  No more big band, it’s more pop. “Love Shack” is now playing.  What an interesting room.  It’s packed with a diverse group of people.  Some in their party best—beautiful gowns for the ladies and starched shirts and ties (some in bowties) for the men—others in casual attire. The reporters are running around looking for scoops and interviews.  Problem is, in a room full of media, everyone gets pretty much the same information at the same time.

I will have a live update on WFLA-TV at 10:25.  See you on the tube.

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