[rsuddath]

Update - 03/10/11

I assumed that the problems I had were present in all Touch Pro 2's (the problems were identical in all 3 of the Touch Pro 2 phones in our family) and the variation in what people observed was because of the inconsistent quality of the chargers. I was wrong. Sprint replaced one of our phones (screen problems) with a refurb and the new phone has no charging issues with any ROM or any charger.

This means that there are at least 3 variables.
1) the problem is only in some chargers
2) the problem is only in some ROMs (possibly using NueBattery or other 1% drivers)
3) the problem is only with specific Touch Pro 2 phones (2 of the 3 that I now have are affected)

I suspect this is why this problem has been so elusive over time, only certain Touch Pro 2's have the issue. (I have also eliminated Radios as a factor, the issue is not affected by flashing with new or stock radios).

Thanks again to everyone who has helped figure this out