<<...Since late August...Romney has been portrayed as a candidate in decline, and Obama as a resurgent front-runner.>>
Portrayed Romney decline by the media yes, actual decline no. If you thought Obama was running a negative campaign, you ain’t seen nothing yet. Mitt better be ready for the kitchen sink these last 30 days because the Kenyan will be desparate.
Obama will recover. His first line in the next debate:
Moderator: Mr. President, you have been accused of lying in the last debate. Do you think this will hurt your re-election chances?
Obama: Mr. Moderator, I do not want lying to be an issue in this campaign. I don’t want to use my opponant’s honesty and forthrightness against him.