Only Bush could do the executive order before the ban ended, as is allowed for the "execution" of laws. The AWB no longer exists as law, and it can only re-arise as new legislation.
I dread a Kerry Presidency, but it won't be the end of the world. The House has drawn their districts so nothing changes and it actually looks like a few more seats will be picked up.
The Senate looks close, but probably the same split.
If I'm really optimistic, I remember the last really liberal Democrat we elected resulted in 12 years for the Republicans.
Back to the original topic, I think they just need some production time. They were still making these things for the much smaller export market. I've bought a whole bunch of the ugly, clear plastic lipped ones to hold me over...
Michael