This ain't checkers, its chess.

Utah Governor to Become Ambassador to China And just like that, the Republicans are back to the drawing board for 2012. More importantly, its one more outspoken moderate who just switched sides. Limabaugh's response will no doubt isolate and insult any remaining moderates leaving them ripe for picking off by an Obama administration that is playing masterfully. Update: One point before I seem overconfident. The Democratic Party has the singular ability to shoot itself in the foot better than any other organized group on the planet. With leaders in place like Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosi you can guarantee somebody is going to trip on the train on the way to the altar. The Ds are their own worst enemy.