Everyone else seems to post their prediction for 2012, so I might as well, too. I hope January 2 is not too late for predictions. I’m not sure if I really went out on a limb, but, oh well. I avoided education predictions because I have hopes for education that I will share later. This time next year, all six of my readers can take me to task for my incorrect choices.
Iowa caucus winner: Rick Santorum
New Hampshire primary winner: Mitt Romney
Republican presidential nominee: Mitt Romney
Republican vice presidential nominee: Marco Rubio
Does Joe Biden remain on the Democratic ticket? Yes
Does Donald Trump run for president as a minor party candidate? No
Is “America Elects” a factor in the presidential race? Not this year
Presidential Election Winner: Barack Obama, in a squeaker
Who wins the House? Republicans
Who wins the Senate? A tie
Biggest International Troublemaker for US: Iran
Academy Award, Best Picture: War Horse
Academy Award, Best Actress: Meryl Streep, The Iron Lady
Academy Award, Best Actor: George Clooney, The Descendants
Professional Sports Champions: Saints (NFL), Canucks (NHL), Heat (NBA), Phillies (MLB)
NCAA National Champions: Alabama (football), Kentucky (basketball – men), Baylor (basketball – women; because my wife and daughter are going to the Final Four in Denver)
Biggest Tech Disappointment: iPad 3
Newest Talk Show Host: Herman Cain
And one more thing… The Mayans are wrong.