And apparently Allan Lichtman, the guy who's formula has accurately predicted the outcome of every election since Regan's 2nd term, agrees with them.
http://www.usnews.com/news/blogs/was...to-win-in-2012

I don't agree with all of the keys (for example #9 should count against Big O), but even by my count it ends up in his favor.
Here's to hoping the formula is wrong this time around.