REPUBLICANS
John McCain - He's won it. Quit nibbling at his ankles, Huck, it's over. The Republicans design their primaries to get an early winner, and McCain was the beneficiary. I pretty much blew this call. I didn't see the GOP hard-liners allowing this to happen, but I guess they have no choice. The rest of the party wants at least a chance to win, and they wouldn't get that with Romney or Huckabee. How will Mac do? I don't think he beats Obama, but he could barely beat Hillary.
DEMOCRATS
Barack Obama - Well, call me oh-for-2. It appears the Democrats are leaning towards Obama now, and I thought he had maybe a 25% chance of getting the nomination the last time I did an A.B.B. He still has to do well in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas, but if he does, Hillary can kiss Bill good night, if she can find him.
Hillary Clinton - On the other hand, Ms. Clinton is capable of some down and dirtiness the likes of which even Karl Rove would approve. It's not over, but she best get to it.
Next big highlight - I get to vote! If my Texas absentee ballot ever shows up, that is.