Brilliant point, FP.
And I think some in the media are over-looking it.
Yes, as being reported the RNC was the most watched convention ever (and the US population is also higher).
But I think the draw was of course, this new and unknown good looking lady, called Sarah Palin.
Still 8 weeks to go. The glow will wear off soon as it naturally does.
This said, I am taking a hunch that this race may be very close.
And regretfully, I now think that McCain will get some of the independents and win it.
No polling data or sources to back me up. Like I said, it's a hunch.
The debates are coming soon for the low-info voters that haven't made a 100% committment, yet.