No I do not personally believe he is really 'tanking'; but they would have it so. . .much like the economy. . .perception is reality in politics; and these Dems are not intimidated - or moved, by the truth of anything.
That would have it that kool-aid is the number one drink in America. . .
The good news is circulation continues to be killed for MSM papers; particularly those that push the Demrats favorite drink.
Heck, you could barely get a MS poll to give Bush FLORIDA.
I was constantly writing replies to my friends in other states who were screaming; "Oh my God, Bush is gonna lose Florida!"
Being pretty well involved in the last election, I laughed them off and tried to present the facts on the ground here, but after awhile, it got pretty annoying.
Of course, after the election it was all "in your face" from my end ;^)