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In a bad sign for the misleader-in-chief's campaign, CNN conservative commentator Tucker Carlson predicts Kerry will win the popular vote, the Electoral College and Florida.

Reactionary, right-wing extremist shill Ann Coulter would make a great spokesmoron for a booze company with her predictions the draft dodger would take 52 percent of the popular vote and dominate 217 Electoral College votes.

Wonkette gives Kerry a squeaker at 271 electoral votes.

Twenty-one students in a D.C. high school provide the most level-headed analysis, giving Kerry Florida and the popular vote (48 percent) and Bush the electoral votes (272). They're young. You'll have to forgive them.