But with the state presidential election still unsettled in the courts a month after voters cast ballots, GOP lawmakers said the session was the only way to ensure that Florida's 25 electoral votes would be included in the Dec. 18 meeting of the Electoral College. Democrats suggested Bush's team had orchestrated the event to guard against losses in the courts. On the eve of the special session, Feeney acknowledged he has been speaking with Bush's brother, Gov. Jeb Bush, state Republican Chairman Al Cardenas and former state GOP executive director Randy Enwright. Cardenas and Enwright are in touch with the Bush campaign, but Feeney said he hasn't talked to any top official of the campaign in Austin, Texas. The state Supreme Court and its seven Democratic-selected justices are weighing Gore's request to overturn that victory.
Democrats also have several other legal actions pending.
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