For fun: 2012...

[classical liberal]

2012 will be after the next census.  I think the reapportionment will put the EC like this:

[classical liberal]

My modified 2012:

[classical liberal]

My modified 2012:

[classical liberal]

The colors are a confidence map.  Dark=string light=lean gray=tossup blue=GOP red=Dem.

[classical liberal]

I think that the GOP probably can take TX as well as take MO, MN, IA, WV, GA, NC, FL, and VA but those states won't be guarantied like the Northeast will be or the Dems.

[classical liberal]

Well, your map has the following stats:

Strong EVs: Dems 210-Reps 28

Lean EVs: Dems 64-Reps 65

Subtotal: Dems 274-Reps 83

That does seem to give the Dems a slight edge, wouldn't you say?

Check your math.

[classical liberal]

Landrieu and Ford will probably hold vulnerable senate seats by that time.  They would hurt their party more by taking the nomination.  They would probably not accept.

[classical liberal]

My modified 2012:

[classical liberal]

I would point out that rich individuals only pay what they choose to in taxes, and use tax shelters for everything else.  Donald Trump is pro-tax and thus pays tax on all $100000000 some he makes a year.  Bill Gates on the other hand is moderately anti-tax and therefore only pays tax on $500000, .05% of what Trump pays tax on even though Gates makes the same if not more than Trump.  Also, corporations only pay tax on profit so excess funds being directed at investment and R&D is encouraged.  You're right about he social issues though.