Prediction - Republicans will rush to support McCain before November.

[RuleOfNah]

Yes, I know, a very daring prediction. Obviously the Republicans are stuck between a Huckabee and a McCain place. However, the economy could collapse ahead of schedule. If this collapse occurs in 2008 there a less desperate need for a (D) to blame for (R) ills in 2010 and 2012. Most of the spin could be stuffed into a 'McCain did it, starting in 2000, as Clinton left office.' frame.

When unnecessary, people could be distracted from the first Bush S&L crisis, and the second, as well as Enron, the Financials, the Arms, the Mercs, and the rest of that inconvenient evidence. All it would take is one well timed sweater vest photo, maybe with Gannon...