It was a mostly festive day in the Florida legislature today, although you wouldn’t know it from this Associated Press photo of the state’s two leading gubernatorial candidates.

Republican Attorney General Bill McCollum, left, and Democratic state Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink, right, already fully engaged in a political battle over who is the better fiscal conservative, were seated next to each other today during opening day ceremonies.

The political jockeying between McCollum and Alex Sink is expected to continue throughout the legislature’s 60-day session.

See more AP photos from the Capitol today after the jump.

Senate President Jeff Atwater, R-North Palm Beach, gavels in the Florida Senate during opening day ceremonies.

Gov. Charlie Crist, center, poses for a picture with Sen. Evelyn Lynn, R-Ormond Beach, right, and Eleanor Sobel, D-Hollywood.

Rep. Evan Jenne, D-Dania Beach, listens to the Speaker of the House's opening day speech.

Sen. Durrell Peaden, R-Crestview, shares a moment with Sen. Frederica Wilson, D-Miami.

House Speaker Larry Cretul, R-Ocala, gives a thumbs up as the Florida Legislature convenes.

Rep. Greg Evers, R-Baker, left, and Rep. Julio Robaina, R-Miami, talk during House session Tuesday.(AP Photo/Phil Coale)

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Rep. Steve Precourt, R-Orlando, logs on to www.PostOnPolitics.com during House session Friday to read the grand jury indictment of former House Speaker Ray Sansom, R-Destin. (AP Photo/Phil Coale)

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Due to a short work week at the Capitol, we’re including a few photos from across Florida this week.

Retired United States Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor addresses a joint session of the Florida legislature concerning civics education on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Steve Cannon)

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Gov. Charlie Crist on Tuesday looks closely at his portrait that hangs in the Tallahassee City Hall. Crist was at the hall to attend the kids only town hall meeting.(AP Photo/Phil Coale)

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