Why, that's what the TV networks were reporting. After a month of downbeat stories about the Republican nominee's mistakes and miscalculations, the theme of the week was the Bush comeback. The worm had turned. Instead of magnifying Bush's mistakes, the media magnified Vice-President Al Gore's miscues. Instead of sinking, Bush was suddenly surging.
Truth is, most polls are showing very little change in the race.
Americans love a good contest. If there's no momentum, there's no action. If someone's up today and down tomorrow, it's exciting. So, sad to say, some in the media manufacture excitement. Just like the promoters of pro wrestling.