“Weird.”
Yes, you are.
Trump talked Strange from 3rd place into 2nd.
Answer the question: How did that happen?
2. 8/8 - Trump tweets endorsement of Strange.
Big Assumption: Alabama voters hear about Trump's tweet somehow.
3. 8/8 - 8/10 - Polls show Strange is slightly ahead of MoE (22-19/2.6% MoE)
4. 8/12 - 8/13 - Polls show Strange pulling way ahead (32-15/5, 24-17/3.3).