Sure looks that way, as far as CNN is concerned.

From just one percentage point, CNN felt it was urgent to headline a story about McCain gaining ground in Ohio. This, while Obama has made large strides in North Carolina, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Virginia. Why? Is it to help sway those conservative Ohioans who may be considering throwing their arms up and conceding defeat? Maybe. Whatever the reason, it sure gives off a pungent smell!

Is odd though. As a commenter at CNN notes, “Only in America would the ticket that was found to have abused power be gaining ground after that finding.” I think it’s a shame this race is running so close to begin with. Never discount idiots, bigots and racists.

Ohio Poll of polls: McCain gains some ground in tight race

(CNN) – Pennsylvania may be slipping from John McCain’s grasp, but the Republican nominee is keeping the race close in the neighboring battleground state of Ohio – a state that no successful GOP presidential contender has failed to win.

CNN’s new Ohio poll of polls shows Barack Obama leading McCain by three points, 49 to 46 percent. Five percent of the state’s voters were unsure about their presidential pick.

The network’s last Ohio poll of polls, released October 9, showed Obama leading McCain by four points, 50 to 46 percent. In the September 21 poll of polls, Obama led McCain by a single point, 47 to 46 percent.