I like Robert Reich. He seems to get it.
For 2012 his main political prediction is that Hillary and Joe are going to swap places:
My political prediction for 2012 (based on absolutely no inside information): Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden swap places. Biden becomes Secretary of State — a position he’s apparently coveted for years. And Hillary Clinton, Vice President.
I would support this decision. It would allow the two most popular politicians in America to run for the WH. It would mean that a very strong woman would be the first VP, and it would also mean that Democrats would have a very good chance of holding the presidency for 16 years, as Hillary Clinton would obviously be in the driver's seat in 2016 should they win in 2012.
According to the latest Gallup poll, the duo are this year’s most admired man and woman This marks the fourth consecutive win for Obama while Clinton has been the most admired woman in each of the last 10 years. She’s topped the list 16 times since 1993, exceeding the record held by former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, who topped the list 13 times.
Obama-Clinton in 2012. It’s a natural.
If Hillary and Biden swap positions, it isn't a reflection on Joe Biden. Secretary of State is a position he's always wanted and quite frankly, I think he has the experience and the values to do a great job. Right now I think America wants a woman in the White House. I think we're hungry for it.
Unfortunately for the Middle Class, the Obama administration hasn't always listened to Robert Reich. But I think he's got a great idea on this one and I hope his prediction is insightful as well as clever.