But then it wouldn't be Free Republic, would it? :)
I'm glad to see some here are looking at more than mildly fluctuating poll numbers. That $10 million is NOT to be underestimated, and there is really no tangible way at this point (to my knowledge) to measure the effect Palin's announcement had on energizing the base and its associated ground game. Other than I can say it was definitely a positive for the GOP ticket.
Folks need to accept that we're likely going to have another close race. WAY too many last week were chirping about a McCain/Palin blowout. If they're ultimately right, great. But to plan on that will only lead to depression and, as you said, panic when the inevitable bad days come.
Great post!