No. As the year progressed it became apparent things were going downhill. And the worse the economy got the worse McCain looked in his ability to deal with it. As long as the conversation was about national security he looked better and better.
Economists have already told us that the recession started near the end of 2007....where have you been?
Yes, and I'm not certain, but I believe that fact was announced after the election.
Things are always clearer in the rear view mirror.