[Wallace T.]

Netanyahu is no fool and is very knowledgeable of U.S. domestic politics. The Israelis will not strike against the Iranians until they have the U.S. firmly behind them. With Obama, Netanyahu cannot be sure; with Romney or any possible compromise candidate coming out of the GOP candidate, he and his country would be better off doing what is needed for their security. For the present, it may be in Israel's interest to keep the Iranians roiled up to keep crude oil prices high or drive them up, so as to help unseat Obama.

However, Carter is not Obama. Whatever his flaws, Carter knew what ethical behavior was and would not rely on strong arm tactics. Obama is a devoted student of both Saul Alinsky and Al Capone, the "Chicago way". Also, Romney is not the inspirational leader Reagan was. He is the stereotype "checked pants Republican" Mike Savage rants about. However, if he is smart enough to choose a young movement conservative who is articulate, morally upright, and financially clean (Paul Ryan?), it could partially offset the disdain of the Gingrich and Santorum supporters. Also, he needs to keep Ron Paul and his followers from supporting the Libertarian Presidential candidate (good luck on that!).

Additionally, we have a de facto Stimulus III from the Fed that has pumped money into the economy, causing a rising tide raising all boats. Stimulus III may have peaked too soon in the late winter/early spring. If the economic statistics start sliding again, Obama's reelection chances will slide accordingly.

[9422WMR]

“Additionally, we have a de facto Stimulus III from the Fed that has pumped money into the economy, causing a rising tide raising all boats.”
Actually, all the stimulus junk has done is cause inflation.
everything is more expensive. Been to the grocery store lately? 100% increase in some food items, not just gas!