Blind Faith, or Secret Knowledge?

According to a piece in the UK Independent, Barack Obama and his team believe they can win by a landslide, and take states including Virginia, North Carolina, and yes, even Indiana. Their secret weapon? First time voters, and getting out the vote.

But if that's true, why talk about it? Just be quiet and watch the plan unfold and surprise everyone on election day. Could it be that the Obama team is using its friends in the MSM to try a little psychological warfare?

And if all of this is kosher, why is an unnamed advisor telling the reporter that Obama has more "paths to the nomination" (emphasis added) than "paths to victory"? Sounds like someone is a little confused.