I was interested in, and happy to see Bonddad's post last week taking a look at some of the recent charts and asking the question, "Is the Economy Getting Ready to Shift Into Overdrive?"  His conclusion, after many charts and much analysis: 

The US economy has been growing for the last nine quarters.  Granted, the growth has been weak, but it has been moving forward.  This tells us that there is already a foundation for growth.  

In short, the piece are aligning.  I will add that execution is an entirely different matter.  But, put me in the, "I think the possibilities are getting far more bullish" camp for the moment.

The cynical part of me is expecting the GOP to work extra hard now to slam on the brakes in hopes of heading off an Obama re-election.