You could say its been a tough week for Jim Greer. The Republican Party of Florida chairman resigned Tuesday (effective Feb. 20), a casualty of the war between conservative and moderate members of the state party.

But tonight — the start of the annual meeting in Orlando — he strolled up to the podium in a ballroom at the Rosen Plaza hotel, and graciously welcomed some 400 Republicans. (Sorry in advance for sub-standard audio.)

Listen here.

For some more scribbles from the first day of meetings, continue reading.

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