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After pointing out Obama's substantial advantages, the Times covers itself by mentioning "how closely contested the campaign remains" and warning that "the field could...shift again in the final weeks." The McCain campaign certainly isn't throwing in the towel. "Senator Obama has more money than God, the most favorable political climate imaginable—a three-week Wall Street meltdown and financial crisis—and with all that, the most margin he can get is four points?" said Bill McInturff, a McCain pollster. Four points, really? (emphasis mine)

The McCain campaign's observation that a financial meltdown is a boon for Obama is very similar to the one that had the threat of another attack against the U.S. representing a boon to the McCain campaign.