Of the 31 national surveys released within the last seven days, Mitt Romney has maintained a small but persistent polling edge. Mr. Romney averaged 48.4%; Mr. Obama, 47.2%. The GOP challenger was at or above 50% in 10 polls, Mr. Obama in none. Karl Rove predicts "after the cock crows on the morning of Nov. 7, Mitt Romney will be declared the 45th president" because:

• In Ohio, early voting isn't encouraging for the President
• Gallup has suggested this year's turnout may be 36% Republicans and 35% Democrats.
• Romney has led among independents in nine of the 13 Ohio polls conducted since the first debate

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