re: #366 kirkspencer

Fully agree.

I realized over the weekend while doing other tasks why the VP selection was done now. It’s those three polls giving Obama leads of 7, 7, and 9 points; especially the last since it was from Fox.

One poll is an outlier. Three is a measurable effect and the only question is whether it’s a trend or a spike. Romney’s team is hoping to massage it into a spike — far less damaging that way.

Indeed, and I have little doubt that the media wishes for the same as well, if only to maintain the “horse race” that helps them sell advertising. Obama taking and maintaining a commanding lead at this point in the game would deny them the opportunity to capitalize on the chance for a “close race.”