Election Thoughts

Mrs. S. mentioned how  she  was expecting some election analysis which seems to be a reasonable thought.

The truth is I don’t have much to say on the matter. I was/am not a big fan of Obama and you have to wonder how much damage he can do in four years.  For most of us, our main focus is of course how things will affect Israel and I not optimistic on that – especially with Israeli Prime Ministers who will cave in to American pressure (and unfortunately I am including Bibi in that list.)

In addition, on a more local American scene, now that the Democrats control both Congress and the White House, they will be able to appoint as liberal judges and justices as they want.

But enough on that pessimism.  The truth is by Monday night we knew that Obama was going to win.

For the past 18 elections going back to 1940, the Redskins are 17-1 in picking the winner.

It goes like this: If the Washington Redskins win their last home game before the election, then the incumbent party wins. If they lose, then the other party wins. Actually, until 2004, this had successfully predicted 17 straight elections. In 2004, the Redskins lost to the Green Bay Packers, but the incumbent Republicans (George Bush) won anyways.

But even at 17-1, it’s tough to argue with success.

And lo and behold, the Redskins had to go and lose Monday night to the Steelers – presaging the Democratic victory.

And so us Redskins fans got stuck with a double whammy this week: both the Redskins and McCain losing.