They're confused, as usual

Slate reports the varied 'truths' about the election:

USA Today and the Wall Street Journal lead with new weekend polls that continue to show Barack Obama with a commanding lead. USA Today gives Obama an eleven-percentage-point advantage and says his lead is widening while the Wall Street Journal puts the Democrat ahead by eight-percentage points and says his lead is tightening.

Rico says hmmm, lessee, Obama's eleven points ahead and gaining, or eight points ahead and losing ground...