Disclosure. A few weeks ago, an election scenario intrigued me and then I noticed that I wasn't alone in this consideration. And if it came to pass would there be any way for the left to punch above its weight. However, I first wanted to assess the possibility of such an outcome. My first pass on all the key states suggested that it was possible, but within a few days the polls suggested implausible and a few days later not worth considering.

So, less than a week out, where are we?

As a refresher, here's where we were at this point in 2016

Trump: 260 ECV (FL and NC had closed for Trump)

Clinton: 248 ECV

Potentially dodgy: NV (6 ECV)

Too-close to call: NH (4 ECV) and PA (20 ECV)

This is the best the Democrats can do, apparently.

and he's done this twice now.

Changing with the times. Yes. To prove one has neither ossified nor decomposed, one must exhibit some change as the process goes on. Like having hair turn white, or fall-out (or half-way fall out). There was a time when I liked Rock And Roll. I still do. there was a time when Richard J. Daley (King No Neck the First, of Chicago) was equivalent to Democratic Machine. And it was.

For those of you short of time, pre-occupied with survival, here is a brief spirit-elevating comment by the Speaker of the House:

[video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqLtuD4GP9c]