We keep talking about a Bush October Surprise (Osama captured, etc.)
What about one none of us have any control over.
That is:
What if OPEC decides to refinance and deal in Euros instead of Dollars?
Rumor has it that Saddam was threatening this prior to our invasion and that this was one of the reasons Bush went in.
Given the current strength of the dollar, this would raise the price of oil considerably for America and probably single-handedly cause a 25-33% loss of value in stocks.
In other words- Bush really would be Herbert Hoover.
PS One of the most annoying answers Bush has given was on this issue. When pressed about the failing dollar, he simply repeats "We have a strong dollar policy". I would love for the Dems to ask him in a debate HOW to have a strong dollar policy- I bet he doesn't know.