Reutersville Math

Stephen Harper has, the Toronto Star helpfully explains, taken a "slight lead" over the Liberals in the latest poll, 38-31. Not to worry though, it's only seven points.

This from a paper that, just three short weeks ago, cut the province of Alberta out of their poll to give the Liberals a seven point lead (35-28). But this was no mere "slight lead." This poll was "not good news for Tories."

OK. More hilarity from Reutersville, again about the "slight" 38-31 lead:


So, according to Reuters:

• Conservative lead of seven points = no party a clear leader


• Liberal lead of seven points = Liberals have comfortable lead.