smh
Mark Halperin on Morning Joe this morning pushing the "Mitt-mentum" meme that with one week to go "Democrats are forced to play more defense in Pennsylvania, Minnesota, and Michigan"
Here's the video:
A few other takes after the fold...
Real Clear Politics:
Pennsylvania - O(49.5)/R(44.8)
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/...
In Pennsylvania, the Democratic Lean Is Slight, but Durable
By MICAH COHEN
But while Pennsylvania has swung between the two parties, its relative partisan bent has remained remarkably consistent: slightly Democratic.
In fact, Pennsylvania is the only state in the nation that has been unfailingly Democratic-leaning relative to the national popular vote in every presidential election since 1950.
http://fivethirtyeight.blogs.nytimes.com/...
Romney Is Upbeat, but Math Is the Same
The Romney team is mindful that the new enthusiasm has not opened any new paths to winning 270 electoral votes. The campaign continues to keep an eye on trying to make a late run at Pennsylvania, advisers said, but it remains more of a last-ditch option.
http://www.nytimes.com/...