May 16, 2011
Fearless Llama 2012 Prediction
For those of you asking, "Tom, what do you think is going to happen next year?" here is my guess based on the present state of play:
BHO wins a close reelection more or less by default, the senate flips and we have four years of stalemate.
Want another prediction? This leaves the way wide open for a GOP rock star in 2016.
There you have it.
Posted by Robert at May 16, 2011 07:41 AM | TrackBackPaul Ryan is thinking about running for the Senate seat left open by Kohl's retirement; Feingold will probably run as well.
As much as I like Ryan where he is - deeply involved in the budget - a senate term will set him up nicely for 2016. He IS the rock star, and one who has his priorities in order (won't run for Pres in 2012 as his kids are still pretty young).
Posted by: Diane at May 16, 2011 08:13 AMCompletely agree, Robbo.
Posted by: Mink Monica at May 16, 2011 10:03 AMYeah, and then we're stuck with the second term we never gave Carter. That won't be pleasant.
Posted by: Captain Ned at May 16, 2011 05:24 PMProblem being that the fascist (and sorry, but that's what Dear Liar is. He's certainly not a free market capitalist & I wont go so far as to call him a socialist. Fascism is the third way. Look it up.) will still be in control of the executive branch and can still do lots of damage. Unless the US gives him exactly $0.00 dollars for the next four years.
Posted by: rbj at May 17, 2011 08:31 AM
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