House Minority Leader John Boehner downplayed the New York developments Sunday but conceded that his party was affected by forces beyond its control -- and predicted a rocky road ahead.
As predicted, politically influential pension funds have combined with politically savvy plaintiff law firms to try and take control of the potentially blockbuster securities litigation against BP.
If the predicted slump in support materialises, the DUP would no longer be the largest party and would thus lose control of the Assembly, no doubt kicking out its leader as a result.
If, as predicted, utility prices rise by as much as 40% later this year and interest rates are increased to control rising inflation, consumers and consumer facing businesses will face even bleaker times.