The prediction markets currently forecast a Barack Obama presidency in 2009

[not_too_L8]

http://biz.yahoo.com/ifunds/080427/20080428_theobamatrade_com_etf_jb.html?.v=1

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Probably the most important and most immediate impact of a potential Obama win would be in the area of foreign policy. The so-called Bush doctrine with its principles of preemption and its practice of harnessing the U.S. military to spread democracy has arguably ratcheted up tensions globally.

[saltpoint]

1. These are not folks ordinarily given to frivolous projection.

They're an astute cadre with access to the cash register & accounting books.

Senator Obama is our next president.

[Richbru]

2. I wouldn't be so sure...

[saltpoint]

4. I have no crystal ball, Richbru.

But the one they have is of more powerful voltage than the one Brit Hume has.

Following the money is very often a useful trail in politics.

[ClassWarrior]

3. People risk millions on these forecasts.

President Obama. I like it.

NGU.

[LakeSamish706]

5. Well the one thing is for sure, if it's not Obama this country and world...

are in deep trouble. We cannot survive another 4 to 8 years of a Bush type doctrine and thats what we will get with either of the other two candidates.

[not_too_L8]

6. Clinton will be better than McCain, but Obama is the best choice