On Wednesday, I wrote this:
This election was never about John McCain. The entire time it was about Barack Obama. About his pastor, his terrorist friends, his past, his votes, his “spread the wealth” themes.
In 2004, more people voted “against” Bush than they voted “for” Kerry. In 2008, more people were “against” Obama than they were “for” McCain.
Check out 4-Block World’s graph:

(H/t Patty McIlehran.)
Energy flows where attention goes.