Folks, in political campaigns, facts do not matter. What matters is voters' perceptions. Doug, my buddy with who I often trade barbs or outright have fights is getting some flak he really doesn't deserve. Besides, the day after the election I intend to message him and say

"Hey, Doug, the sky FELL!"

I still think Obama is gonna take it, but where before Palin I thought it would be by about 7%, now I think it'll be closer to 2 or 3%. Too close for comfort afaic.