I've seen some political u-turns in my life, but what's been happening this past week is eye-popping.

Rasmussen : Swing State Tracking: Romney 49%, Obama 47%http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/obama_administration/daily_swing_state_tracking_poll

ARG Ohio : Likely voters Obama 47% Romney 48%
http://americanresearchgroup.com/pres2012/OH12.html

Siena Research Institute : PA Back in play
http://www.washingtontimes.com/blog/inside-politics/2012/oct/9/poll-shows-romney-closing-gap-pa/

Washington Times/Zogby : Obama loses 
lead on key 
voter issues: economy, national security
http://www.washingtontimes.com/blog/inside-politics/2012/oct/9/poll-shows-romney-closing-gap-pa/

Andrew Sullivan is in full panic:
Seriously: has that kind of swing ever happened this late in a campaign? Has any candidate lost 18 points among women voters in one night ever? And we are told that when Obama left the stage that night, he was feeling good. That's terrifying. On every single issue, Obama has instantly plummeted into near-oblivion.
http://andrewsullivan.thedailybeast.com/2012/10/did-obama-just-throw-the-entire-election-away.html

Next up is an optics test. Old crazy Uncle Joe v. a young vibrant Ryan. ;)