[jpl]

Looking at RealClearPolitics.com, there hasn't been a single major poll in over a week that has shown Kerry with a nationwide lead. A couple of the recent polls have it tied, but all the others show Bush with a lead of anywhere from 2-5 points. Furthermore, it looks as though Kerry has run into a ceiling of around 47-48 percent, whereas Bush's ceiling goes up to 50-51 percent.

Bush is going to win the popular vote, but of course it all really comes down to the battleground states. Ohio, Wisconsin, and Minnesota will most likely decide this election.

[MNJohnnie]

Polls mean nothing right now!"

If we coast, were toast......
GET OUT THE VOTE..................

Bushies, Let's ROLL!

[TNCMAXQ]

I think we can be optimistic. Often the momentum on Friday leading into the final weeking is quite telling. Two years ago we were hearing that Republicans were pulling ahead, and they made gains in Congress. In 2000 it was obvious Gore was gaining speed after the DUI dirty trick. And 4 years ago at this time I remember the consensus being that the momentum had shifted, and Republicans would not make the big gains in Congress they expected. So with GWB up in every poll, I think unless the Dems pull some other dirty cr*p, we should be OK.