Think I'm pessimistic? Then look at the Rasumussen Electoral College Scoreboard
It shows that Obama only has to snag 23 of the "toss-up" states to hit the 270 he needs to finish dismantling the Republic. THat means if he grabs WI (10), CO (9), and IA (6), it's over.
That isn't too hard to imagine. Promise the Iowa farmer block a bunch of ethanol subsidies. Boom. Get back and cozy with Wisconsin unions, who are looking to reverse their recent negative electoral trends. Boom. Don't make an ass out of himself nor push too hard for gun control when consoling the shooting victims in Colorado. Boom.
Three booms and we're dead. Don't assume anything - this will be an uphill battle.
Things have only gotten worse since the 2010 election. I really think Obama and the Democrats will get another ass whoopin’, but you’re right, we should always fight like we’re behind.