2013 Predictions

I just gave you my scorecard for my predictions for 2012; if you missed it, you can find it here. Now, I present my predictions for 2013. As usual, I'll grade myself on these a year from now -- but feel free to print them out or save a PDF to keep me honest!

1. Meaningful action on the "fiscal cliff" won't happen until February at least


2. The credit rating of the United States Government will take another hit


3. No federal assault weapons ban will pass


4. Assad will lose the Syrian civil war, but only after much blood


5. Scott Brown will win the special election to fill John Kerry's Senate seat


6. Obamacare will dominate the second half of 2013 politics


7. Inflation will remain below 10%


8. The Oregon Ducks will win the Fiesta Bowl

My reasoning for each of these predictions is below.

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