SOME RACES TIGHTEN AS ELECTION NEARS

Some in GOP optimistic. (LA Times) CBS News looks at the close races. (CBS News) The GOP base may be energized by Kerry’s slam on the military. (FOX News) Krauthammer points out “Since the end of World War II, the average loss for a second-term presidency in its sixth year has been 29 House seats and six Senate seats. If you go back to Franklin Roosevelt's second term, the House loss average jumps to 35. Thus a 25/6 House/Senate loss would be about (and slightly below) the historical average.” (Townhall) White House Political Director Sara Taylor spoke to Townhall. (Townhall) Meanwhile, the story behind the “Halp us Jon Carry” banner. (WTMJ)