[rosenfan]

Quite possibly, given the circumstances, no Republican candidate could have won.

I agree. Of course, 20/20 hindsight makes it kind of easy to conclude that at this point.

[verity]

"Of course, 20/20 hindsight makes it kind of easy to conclude that at this point."

If you read enough posts, you will realize that some folks still have not reached this obvious conclusion.