I always say that the Republicans hope people are smart while Democrats know people are stupid. I hope I am proved wrong in 2012.
Remember how a slight Recession under President George H.W. Bush turned into “It's the Economy Stupid”.
There is no way that there will be any improvement in a year. Just look around. Bernake is even saying he has no idea what to do. Pick a topic, someone is angry and scared about what is going on. Obummer is still relegated to the tired Bush's fault stuff. I just don't see where there is any room for this dude to turn anything around.