On 18 févr. 11, at 22:45, Jim Farmelant wrote:
> I think that a lot will depend on how well the economy
> is doing next year. If it picks up even a little bit then
> I think Obama's chances will be pretty good (people
> here may remember that the economy was no great
> shakes in 2004 but things had picked up just enough
> to help Bush get re-elected), otherwise, he will be toast.
Just like he was very lucky to have the crisis start right during the election. Had it started a few months later, Mc Cain would be president now and Palin vice-president !!!
Jean-Christophe Helary