President Pence

I almost didn’t see it coming. Trump has strong support from crazies, the far right, the alt-right, bigots, and loons. His problem is that the “moderate” wing of the Republican party fears him. They worry that he may  Just start a war with Belgium because he’s bored, or nuke El Paso because it is full of Mexicans. How does Trump fix this? 

Now comes a report  that Trump offered Kasich the VP slot with the assurance that he (Kasich) would be the actual President and Trump merely a figurehead. kasich Turned it down. 

Now we will hear the whispers that Pence got the same deal. Don't worry, they will say, Pence is a grown up and he will be in charge. Choke back your vomit and vote PENCE / trump. 

This is how this sociopath can win. 

I almost didn't see it.

New Hampshire

I did a terrible job predicting Iowa, but I'm giving New Hampshire a shot anyway. Here's my prediction:

Republican

Trump 31
Kasich 14
Cruz 11
Rubio 10
Christie 5
Bush 3
Fiorina < 1
Carson < 1

Yes, I think Rubio comes in fourth. His dreadful collapse at the debate followed by scathing media attention should have him completely destroyed by now.


Democratic

Sanders 57
Clinton 43

I'm not going too far out on a limb here.  I think these numbers are in line with most prognosticators at this point.