You laugh, but Ryan could easily become President in 2016.

[onehandle]

I expect President Obama to squeak out a win. But if we don't take back the House and/or lose the Senate, nothing will get done for four years.

A teabagger (maybe not Ryan) could easily fool a weak economy weary public that they want 'change.'

This election is about 2016, not 2012.

[warrior1]

1. No, he won't.

[Kalidurga]

2. No not easily

The demographics of this country are changing rapidly. In 2016 there will be somewhat fewer angry white guys voting.

[bbgrunt]

3. well, if they steal it, Rmoney better watch his back.

[underpants]

4. He doesn't have much political acumen and doesn't even have a political team

he is a budget policy wonk and a bad one at that

[HopeHoops]

5. I'd go with Sandra Fluke, but she won't be old enough by then.

[DavidDvorkin]

6. 2017

Quibble, quibble.