[Buckeye McFrog]

In other words, he read the polls. And decided to line-up a patsy upon whom he could shift the blame if this thing goes badly.

[Cyber Liberty]

In other words, he read the polls.

I don't think that's it this time. He's bluffed his way through things that polled poorly before.

I think he figured out there was a healthy chance this could end badly, so he's making sure the Stupid Party is in line to take its share of the heat when it does. Rest assured, he'll take 100% of any credit if we get lucky.

[varon]

In other words, he read the polls.

Who poses the greater threat to the USA?:

Assad - 6%
Obama - 89%
Undecided - 5%

Now, our Communist-in-Chief wants to know who this Obama character is...........