Next election predictions

[nhmagic]

Palin doesn't run but is kingmaker in the nomination process and endorses Herman Cain.  Cain chooses Rubio as his running mate.  Cain wins the election by through a combination of being a strong conservative, a bad Obama economy and brunting the impact of Obama's black support bringing Cain slightly higher levels of black support than traditionally obtained by republican candidates.  Reps gain 10-11 senate seats including MO, MT, FL, NJ, MI (due to retirement), NE, ND, OH, NM (also due to retirement), VA, and WV.

[nhmagic]

Sorry, azmagic, I really disagree to the point where I don't see that as possible at all. Herman Cain has never even held office before, or been a general, which is crucial in the modern age. That being said, he would have probably been a good candidate had he won the Senatorial primary back in 2004.

He's created jobs - something Obama has never done, as CEO of Godfather's Pizza.  This is the Tea Party age NiK, lots can happen - like Johnson in Wisconsin.  He is an excellent stump speaker, interviewer, and speech giver in general.  He's witty and good for the party's image.  He's also very conservative and would be an excellent contrast to Obama.  In addition, he's not saddled with the baggage other GOP candidates have.

http://www.hermancain.com/default.asp

There is a speech right on that page.  The other thing:

http://spectator.org/archives/2010/12/27/run-herman-run