DOES THE G.O.P. SEE AN OBAMA PRESIDENCY as inevitable? They shouldn’t get too carried away with that — “inevitability” has already taken quite a beating in this election cycle.

Related thoughts here. And Jules Crittenden thinks the bubble will burst. Undoubtedly. The question is — before, or after, the election?

UPDATE: Further thoughts from James Joyner, who adds this useful cautionary note: “This election cycle has defied expectations so many times already. Hillary was done after Iowa, became inevitable after New Hampshire, and has now been written off again. McCain was toast just a few weeks ago and is now the all but certain nominee. There are still another nine months to go.”