The Crystal Ball

Here are my predictions, in no particular order for the 2007/2008 political cycle, proffered on the premise that I will not be held to them or laughed at if they turn out to be very wrong. :)

1. Iraq will decide the course of this cycle. The American people need to view the situation in the region much more favorably than they do now. If Iraq is the same two years from now as it is today, 2008 will be another bad year for Republicans. If Iraq appears as if it getting better, Republicans will do better. So it is very important for his party’s electoral chances that the President begin to effectively communicate to Americans about our successes in the War on Terror and the steps we are taking to secure the peace.

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