January is a traditional time for looking ahead.   The last year of a President’s second term also tends to focus political attention on what the next Administration might look like.

In some ways, the Democrats start this year in good shape, but, in other ways, the Democrats are looking at continuing serious problems.  On the positive side, the Democratic presidential primary field is down to three national candidates.  Depending on the results in the early states, the Democratic nominee should be decided by mid-March allowing the party to focus on November.  Additionally, the economy looks to be in good shape.

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