The race ain't over.   45 days is an eternity and anything can happen.   Look what happened in Spain with a 10% reversal in a week.

That being said, it looks like they are setting up the fall guy to be Bob Shrumm- the campaign manager.    Already the media is questioning his strategy of not responding to the Swift Boats, and other questionable calls.   Of course, if Kerry wins Shrumm will be a hero.