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RandySF

(59,116 posts)
Wed Dec 25, 2013, 12:55 AM Dec 2013

Political Predictions for 2014

1. Republicans will keep the House and fall short in the Senate.

2. Democrats will score big wins in key state governorships but will lose Arkansas.

3. Mitch McConnell will survive the primary but pledge to kill Obamacare will cost him a very narrow defeat.

4. Potential upsets: Arizona Governor, South Senate, Colorado Governorship

5. Continued scrutiny of Chris Christie will cause him to sour in the minds of Republicans and voters at-large.

6. Right wing press will hound NYC mayor Bill de Blasio just like they did with Pres. Obama. As a result, he will enter 2015 with low ratings.

7. Gavin Newson will be handily re-elected Lt. Gov. of California and that, along with his early support for marriage equality will set him up for higher office in the near future.

8. Nancy Pelosi will announce her retirement as Minority Leader and Member of Congress after Election Day.

9. Hillary Clinton's will campaign for Dems around the country and her fundraising power will solidify her place as front runner for president.

10. Obamacare will continue to have successes and setbacks, but will fade as an issue more people keep signing up. However, it will still be a problem getting young people to sign up.

11. Pennsylvania Republicans will find a way to get Gov. Corbitt off the ballot.

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