Analysis: Objectively assess the presidential campaign as it is right now and make a prediction for what the outcome will be in one year.

Reading the information below may help with your analysis:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/a-year-from-election-day-2012-a-dark-mood-awaits-obama-and-his-gop-rival/2011/11/04/gIQAaPa0qM_story.html