A (Semi-) Scientific Guide

intro: Momentum has been swinging back and forth between President Obama and Mitt Romney for the past month, leaving experts to argue over the polls, and the candidates in a virtual deadlock just days out from the election. While partisan pundits and campaign spinners stay busy quarrelling over the validity of the latest swing state surveys, there is a more colorful set of predictive terms. From cookies and coffee cups to more recent (and real) trends, here's a look at a few of the most odd and...Full Story