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Ok, that makes sense, I thought there was something about this election I didn't understand, as it concerns stumping and monies.

As far as 2012 goes, first you have to figure out what party will nominate someone to run against Obama. That is, will the Republican party as we know it even exist in 2012? It's not an unreasonable question. While they may exist, it may well be in "name" only. Seriously, I question whether that national party will recover or be split into one or more factions. If it is we essentially will end up with three national parties, two of which won't be able to muster enough votes to do squat. Therefore, by default, the Democrats will remain in power. Quite possibly well beyond Obama's second term and for decades to come.

Not hyperbole on my part, just an analysis of one possible political future NOT out of the realm of possibility.