RI: Mason-Dixon: Chafee now up one point (46-45)

[Gabu]

I can't help but worry that the Democratic campaign as a whole is beginnning to fall apart right at the last moment, what with this poll, the Montana race now being shown to be a tie, Maryland still looming over Democrats regarding what black voters will do, Tennessee dropping off the map, and so on.

It was nice while it lasted, at least.

[Gabu]

It ain't that bad. We knew the odds at taking the Senate were low and they remain low...but we still have a shot.

I'm not writing off the Democrats yet, given that they evidently still have a chance, but it's getting smaller, and the new polls aren't exactly very heartening.  I'm going to be very, very disappointed if Montana re-elects Conrad Burns.  The other Republicans I'm not too concerned about if they win, but I can't stand Burns.