Eight maps to understand 2008 electoral college structure

[justfollowingtheelections]

2. Nothing says that the GOP will run a strong Presidential candidate in 2012.

No, but nothing says they'll run a sacrificial lamb either.

All I'm saying is, don't get too cocky. Some Republicans on here seem to take it for granted that Reps will rebound right away, some Democrats seem to take it for granted that 2008's pattern will be stable at least for a while.
Neither proposition is rational.

Well, if Jindal, Romney and Palin are the best options the Republican party has to offer, then the Democrats are entitled to feel somewhat optimistic. (along the fact of course that Obama has shown time and again that he is an excellent politician)

Don't forget Huckabee