no he lost because the market dived suddenly starting September 15 and the New York Times printed huge headlines about crisis and depression.
He lost after voting yes on the bailout plan. He knew he would have gained massive support if he decided to go against it but he (or his masters?) chose not to. Wat kind of a Maverick is that?
+1. I've never seen a more incredible candidate in my life, and when I see Fox News Morning anchors, AND the Chair of the RNC (Terry Holt on Fox News this morning) say the same thing, I know I'm witnessing something amazing. For G_d's sake, give some credit to Obama...an amazing communicator and heavy intellect (I'd argue a genuine attempt to want to better America, also - but that's my bias shining through).