In the spirit of Christmas, I'll accept your premise!

So, which four states are likely to lose the congressional seats that Oregon,

Florida, NC, and Texas will gain?
I wouldn't mind if Wisconsin, Michigan, and PA were among the losers.

I love good news of this type. Congratulations! nt

While I like the cartoon - who wouldn't? - I question if it belongs inthe

Religion forum.
Perhaps the Philosophy group would be a better fit.
(yes, petty of me to mention it.)

Because I am a senior, in the winter of my years, as they say,

I pray daily for strength and wisdom.
Those virtues seem ever more important as we see the incoming administration, known for holding values contrary to those that have served humanity well over the centuries.
With strength, we will not be pulled down in anger or defeat, but go about our lives in serenity, turning off as necessary the pervading noise around us.

Yes, we know. No need to rub it in. nt

It's not that difficult to edit your post when necessary or appropriate. nt

Am I correct that the results of the Electoral College votes won't be known until

early January?
Under normal circumstances there would be no guessing, and I don't honestly believe there will be action tomorrow sufficient to change the expected result.
But, still ........

Gingrich is a little long in the tooth.

Perhaps he really no longer wants that kind of structured position or role in government.
He's likely content to sound off at special events, or as a (paid) speaker/lecturer and author, making the round of talk shows, author tours, and punditry events.

I am reminded of the inexperienced, too young civilian staffers Bush & Co.

sent to Iran to administer that country when the US had "liberated" Iran.

How did that work for us?