Polling Re-Cap

Well, the debates are over, and now we've entered that strange otherworldly period prior to the election, in which anything could happen. I'm counting on an Independence Day style alien strike to stir up the voters - what are you banking on?

In the meantime, some new polling info that should peak your interest:

First off, this new poll from USA Today has Bush pulling ahead by 8 points. So it's over, right? I can go to sleep now, right?

Well, no Jimmy, not quite yet.

First off, check this new electoral vote predictor from Slate. It shows Kerry ahead, a dubious assertion to be sure, excerpt for the fact that, based on individual state polls, thats the way the cookie is crumbling.

In a situation where several senate votes are also closer than ever, we can be sure to see a pretty exciting couple of weeks - people in Florida and Ohio should probably abstain from watching TV unless they want to be bombarded by adverstising. Unless, of course, you get some sort of sick thrill from political ads, in which case, more power to you.

So, while Florida E-Voting machines continue to break down (but less than before!!!) and pollsters continue to miss all those cell phones, remember that you, savvy reader, are the only one who knows exactly how this election is going to turn out.

Oh, yeah, if you do know for sure, and you could tell me, I'd appreciate it.