Absantee requests.
i'd guess more older, retired, less busy (and/or military) would vote early.
soccer moms vote the week of the election.
Last week, you were hating on early voting because it hurt romney. this week, it's an indicator of his awesomeness?
This election is close but romney isn't 'ahead" yet. You're the one getting ahead. He needs $ and ground game, not a few good polls during bounce week. Today is ONE WEEK since debate. NOW the poll numbers matter. Obama was pre-mature in feeling good, and romney would be the same to do it now.