"Set aside your biases and myopia (that word means "near-signtedness," zzstar) and you can't help but conclude that the odds greatly favor the Republicans this time."
I agree the odds DID favor the republicans this time.
That was before the candidates jumped in.
And before their antics in the primary.
And last but not least, before Mittens became their candidate.
Many republicans can't stomach him. Some would rather Obama get another four & then put a candidate of their liking up. They don't like the thought of a 'moderate' in the Oval.