Bush had better hope that the terrorist actually do something.

[LostInAnomie]

Or they manager to stop a terrorist before the act.

If nothing happens I think people might actually start saying that he is crying wolf. They went public with this scare to such a public degree that if it is a hoax some moderates and independents may actually take notice.

Hell, possibly Lou Dobbs or Aaron Brown might mention it the next time Bushco pulls this shit.

[Beetwasher]

1. I Predict That They Will "Stop" An Attack

in the next few weeks or so...Before the convention so they can crow about how they "saved NY" or some such nonsense...

[damnraddem]

2. He'd better hope that a terrorist attack is not successful.

The Dems have already argued that the Bushistas have done little to prevent an attack.

They'd better stop an attack.

So, the October Surprise may be a faked announcement that an attack has been stopped -- or an indictment of 'terrorists,' followed, after the election, by no actual prosecution.