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Job market: Who lasts longer, President Obama or Oregon State coach Robinson?

Background: On April 7, 2008, Oregon State named Craig Robinson its head basketball coach. On January 20, 2009, Barack Obama became the 44th President of the US. Robinson is Obama's brother-in-law.

In early 2009, Oregon State broke a 21-game losing streak. After the game, Obama called Robinson to congratulate him.

This question asks who will remain in their current job longer.

Additional information:
http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2009/01/07/sports/BKC-Obamas-Call.php
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Craig_Robinson_(basketball_coach)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barack_Obama

Settlement details:As reported by a major mainstream news source.

 
Forecast history %
Barack Obama
80%
Craig Robinson
20%
Question suspends in 2 years

Suspend date: Sun 20th Jan 2013 9am PST (2 years to go)

Initial likelihoods: Barack Obama: 75%, Craig Robinson: 25%

Action history:

Created Sat 24th Jan 2009 9:42am PST by onedave[Power User]

Suspend date: Sun 20th Jan 2013 9am PST (2 years to go) details

 

Predictions (23)

3 weeks ago
notablenotices[Power User] predicted Craig Robinson (H$20 at 19%)
1 year ago
zuharsha predicted Barack Obama (H$50 at 81%)
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jhouseholder predicted Barack Obama (H$50 at 81%)
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onedave[Power User] predicted Barack Obama (H$20 at 81%)
1 year ago
philphan1 predicted Barack Obama (H$20 at 82%)

Comments (1)

Having a close association with Oregon State, I can only hope that Michelle's unproductive brother is sacked long before 2012.
posted 3 weeks ago

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