I hope so.
Of course, I predicted that would happen in 2000.
One big difference this time: Al Gore was at least realistically qualified to be President while Baraq isn't even close. I think there is a sizeable bloc of voters who like the novelty of Obama but when push comes to shove will reassess Obama, see him as too big a risk, and move to McCain column. What makes conservatives dislike McCain is exactly what makes him an acceptable alternative to independents and conservative and moderate Democrats.