No one in their right _ or left _ mind would try to predict the 2020 presidential election this far out.
But we can analyze the fundamental dynamics and revealing history at play to anticipate and better understand what we'll be witnessing as these next 700-some days unfold in no doubt numerous unexpected ways.
All presidents say they'll seek reelection to head off opponents and lame-duck status. President Donald Trump already has. He's even publicly invited Mike Pence to be his running mate again, for what that's worth in Trumpworld. (Pence accepted.)
