Understatement of the Day

Behind Scenes, Sense of a Looming Ferrer Defeat Grows
By DIANE CARDWELL and PATRICK D. HEALY
Leading Democratic supporters of Fernando Ferrer have become increasingly resigned to the prospect of another win for Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg.

Ummm... what exactly gave that away? The 30 point margin of victory predicted in every single poll that has been taken since the campaign started? This isn't a news story, but a dirge.