"Paralysis by Analysis" All of these discussion bullets are nice but we are a long way from the real thing. When the Republican field is down to a reasonable amount of contenders, in time, then predictions and analysis will have a chance at accuracy. This is akin to the NFL. Dallas had great expectations until Romo went out, now all that has changed. Accuracy will have a chance near week 10 - 12 of the NFL season, as will political speculation around the same time.