According to the polls (as of last Wednesday), Obama is up in six out of the eight swing states, four which are considered Republican states. This is, of course, very reassuring, but many of us remain unconvinced, and at the least, a little skeptical. And rightfully so. After all, these numbers are based on polls, and we all know there are a lot of things to consider when looking at rapidly-changing numbers in this election. There is always a margin of error, which is usually slight, but the fact that a black man has already made it this far combined with our less-than-perfect-vote-counting history leaves almost anything possible at this point.

If for some odd reason you haven’t seen enough of Sarah Palin, worry not—there’s a 2009 Sarah Palin calendar coming out just in time for the near year. To warm your spirits even more, there …

I love Amy Winehouse’s music…but Amy Winehouse off the stage kind of freaks me out. Let’s just say if I saw her I would probably not talk to her. I’d probably forcefeed her a hamburger and fries. Then I’d run like nobody’s business. At least then, maybe she wouldn’t have to shoplift to get a meal. Since she’s blown up so much and there’s not much American music hitting the scenes, I thought I’d provide some UK alternatives (since it seems as though that’s where all the talent is).

Okay, I lied. But you gotta admit: They make one smashing couple. Plus, combined they’re better looking than John McCain and Hillary Clinton.