Not exactly. I don't consider MY personal feelings of what I want having much relevance on who gets elected. I am anticipating the general public’s reaction.
Just like in tried to warn freepers in January 2007 that Bush /Cheney would doom 2008 election (and McCain later in 2008.) I was scoffed at then too by freepers. I was told by them that congress approval ratings were so low that means republicans would win in 2008(talk radio was telling them this) . I tried to warn that the congress low approval ratings in 2007 and 2008 was DOOMING republicans, helping democrats. This comes from asking others THEIR opinions outside of your belief circle and using some thought. It comes from watching the other sides attacks closely.
The natural flow of things is democrats peaked with taking power this year and will decline giving republicans wins in 2010. 2012 is completely unpredictable at this point.
The Republicans have a chance to start turning things around in 2010 (especially if the economy continues to sputter in the doldrums), but they need to clearly communicates some clear alternative approach to governing and make a convincing case that it benefits the middle class.