The football picture could cost him the election if it was made more widely available. Especially when put beside the one of Bush getting ready to throw. Powerful imagery. "Who would you want to lead your country in these dangerous times?" The elites would sneer, but the elites are a small minority. Even common working Dems wouldn't be able to get that picture out of their heads when standing in the polling booth.
I agree completely.
This looks like a harbinger to me. ;-D