Nothing New

Unless the final days' polls show a surprising surge in either direction (due or not due to UBL), things seem to have gotten closer, if anything, in the Presidential race. Some impartial (yes, they do exist) experts told me last week Bush had the slightest edge and now Kerry has the slightest edge. With the welter of polls, often going in different directions, I don't know how anyone can say who's in the lead, especially in the Electoral College.

So, same as before, only moreso: battleground states, turnout.

(Some treat polls like a horserace, but in a real sporting event, being ahead is something real. Right now the score is--not counting early voters--0-0.)

Ah yes, early voters. Their unprecedented high number is getting a lot of coverage. But the interesting question is do they reflect higher voter participation overall, or just higher early voter participation.

Oh, and don't forget to turn your clocks back.