Personally, I don't think demoralization by poll data works very well on our side. In 2008 those of us who were demoralized had it done to us by the man at the top of the ticket and (for some) acceptance of the lie that Obama could not really be as bad as it seemed.
Indeed. I would posit that these skewed polls are having the exact reverse effect of what's intended.
Think about it for a moment. If you're a member of one of Obama's core constituencies, you've suffered more than other Americans during his tenure. You're demoralized and disillusioned. You're hurting too bad even think about what you'll be doing on November 6th. How do suppose such a person feels, hearing such rosy predictions about Obama's re-election chances?
Personally, I think such rosy predictions only further demoralize Obama's base. They've watched Obama for nearly four years, and I think most have concluded that he's nothing more than a windbag poser. They need real 'Change', and 'Hope' that someone will step in and end this disaster.
They're between a rock and a hard place. Can't vote for the 'evil' Republican. Can't drag themselves to the polls to vote for the guy who lied to them.
And even if you're one of the 20% hard-core left, these polls are only making you more comfortable and less inclined to vote like your life depends on it.
On the other hand, these fantasy polls are only strengthening Republican voter resolve to get out the vote like they're storming the Bastille.