<< so something is up with all these polls. >>
You are right, and that something is $$$.
Pollsters take polls because they make money for doing so. If the results are close, they become more relevant. But, if they were to report the truth — Romney is BLOWING AWAY Obama — then who would pay them for their polls anymore?
Romney 53, Obama 46. Write it down.
53-46 is just about what I’ve been thinking. I get a little nervous about the electoral college, though, but I think 53-46 would mean Romney picked up those needed states. I so hope we’re right!