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Like everyone else who’s been scouring Nate Silver’s latest posts, I find myself thinking I’ve got a handle on this election.
Sure, the polls are close, I live in a Democratic bubble, and I turn the sound off every time a political ad comes on the tube during a break in the game. On the other hand, I’ve spent years observing the robust governing process in the president’s hometown, and I still know a few Republicans, some of whom aren’t even related to me.
So here’s my hunch about where this country stands at this critical moment: we’re not completely hosed yet, so people in Washington, quit doing dumb shit with our rights and our money.
Before I unveil further insights, be forewarned: if my record in sports is any indication, anybody I designate a winner will have a greater propensity to fumble at the goal line.
Without further ado, here’s my best set of predictions about how the 2012 election will go down: