Well, he had plenty of money (it would appear). Perhaps, he can make up some of the difference with the right veep. I'm kind of doubtful.

As a life long Democrat I do not see a win for Obama if he cannot carry Ohio (southwestern Ohio - big problem), Pennsylvania (western Pennsylvania - big problem), and even Michigan. These states are populated by millions of voters who are attracted to a standard populist message about jobs, etc. I am afraid that Obama supporters believe that Obama will win all those Republican states he won during the primaries. It ain't happening, and outside of Virginia, I don't think he'll carry any of the states in the South.

He needs to get some pointers from Webb, but I don't think Webb is the right veep. Although it might insure Virginia.