Here is how the campaign for president will play out

[LuckyTheDog]

Prediction: Willard Mitt Romney will continue to benefit from a "bump" in the polls now that he's once again being seen as the inevitable nominee. That's partly because of all the "feel good" press he'll get as he continues to roll up delegates.

The polls will remain tight into late spring and early summer. Mitt will pull ahead (as McCain did) for a time once he is actually nominated and picks Tim Pawlenty as his running mate -- but Mitt will peak there.

When all the smoke clears, Election Night 2012 will look a lot like Election Night 2008. Mitt will fail to close the deal.

[jberryhill]

1. Pawlenty? Oh, that'll really add sizzle to the ticket

[Aerows]

2. They'll have to hand out No-Doze

whenever they show up together.

[bowens43]

3. Hope you're right but don't underestimate Romney

to a large percentage of Americans he seems like a reasonable , well spoken guy with good hair who isn't black......

this will NOT be an easy win for Obama

[Bluenorthwest]

5. To a percentage, sure. A large one? I don't think so...

In fact, last poll I saw on such things the President showed what I'd call giant margins on Romney. Mitt is not warm, he does not engender trust, people think the President is more principled and consistent, more honest, more ethical....
http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/04/19/11288206-nbcwsj-poll-romneys-image-improves-but-remains-a-net-negative?lite

[Ganja Ninja]

4. I tend to agree.

Mitt will lead in the media's polls all summer long as the establishment tries to demoralize the left. Then for ratings sake the gap will suddenly close a week or two before the election.

[JDPriestly]

6. Mitt might pick someone more right-wing than he is, someone from the South or.

an Evangelical Tea-Bagger who is very flamboyant. That is my best guess.

In fact, I really like Biden, but I wonder whether Obama will stick with him or pick a younger person who could help out in swing states or the South.

[LuckyTheDog]

7. After the Palin fiasco, I think Willard will play things safe (nt)