Been down so long it looks like up to me

Yes, it's the title of a Richard Farina novel, but it also is descriptive of the way the media are reacting to the latest Washington Post/ABC News poll. The President is surging, they say. His favorable ratings have "surged" all the way to 47%, the WashPost reports. His negatives are still at 52%.

Five more speeches and he could hit 50% positive -- or go back to 40%.