Perhaps tinfoil., but I was thinking all of this escalation of the terror warning had a more subtle and nefarious design. You see., even though this does seem designed to take the spotlight off of Kerry, I don't hink it is the primary reason for the escalation.
I believe this may be a very carefully orchestrated move allowing George to ride into the convention in NYC at the end of the month as if "flying into the belly of the Beast." I think it is designed to support and bolster the cowboy image of "W" and show his "resolve" and "determination".
I think, also, and quite sadly, it will work like a charm.
Sigh