"Sprint to the Finish"

As a former runner and triathlete I remember how important it was to have some energy at the end of a race; to make a final "sprint to the finish"; and sometimes that was enough to win or at least move up several positions in the final standings.

This week is the final sprint in the election and both sides are sucking it up and pouring out all their final energy heading for the finish line.

The pollsters are doing the same thing. It's hard to tell during the campaign season what polls are accurate and what are phony because they go all over the place. But most experts agree that the pollsters "get focused" during the last week and the polls start becoming accurate. After all, the polling companies have to keep their reputation. Isn't it interesting that the polls are starting to close. Obama still has the lead, but that lead is getting smaller.

Now the candidates are "focusing" also. Last week Obama said "Everyone making under $250,000 will get a tax break". This week he said "If you make less than $200,000 you will not see your taxes increase" And also this week Joe Biden said, "Everyone making less that $150,000 will see no change in their taxes. Hmmm...it appears the Obama campaign are also starting to "focus" in on a final number for tax cuts - keep your hand on your wallet.