| 单词 | shoo-in |
| 例句 | No, if the Obscure Object was perfect to play the avenging sister, I was a shoo-in to play the old, blind prophet. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z Here’s the next Orlando—a place so awesome it’s a shoo-in for Dino-land! Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z It was a shoo-in for the Bonehead Moves Hall of Fame! Ungifted 2012-08-21T00:00:00Z Observing the look of dumb horror on his face as the waiter delivered the ugly pizza, I decided that, in a test of basic intelligence, I was a definite shoo-in. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z Practically everyone he knew was urging him to follow the lead of many previous Review editors and apply for what would be a shoo-in clerkship with the Supreme Court. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z Anne Hathaway, meanwhile - another former Oscar presenter - is widely considered a best supporting actress shoo-in for her tear-jerking turn as the tragic Fantine. Oscars 2013: Runners and riders 2012-12-23T00:07:44Z “Cats,” set for release by Universal on Dec. 20, should be a shoo-in for best comedy or musical. ‘Marriage Story’ and ‘The Irishman’ Propel Netflix to Most Golden Globe Nominations 2019-12-09T05:00:00Z The Hollywood quotient aside, no other picture seemed to set the tone for the proceedings or to be the automatic shoo-in as the Palme d'Or winner. Buzz in short supply at Cannes 2010-05-21T04:06:00Z But I've learned never to use the word "shoo-in" where the Oscars are concerned. Final cut: The gems and stars left off the Oscars list 2013-01-30T16:28:23Z She has always been a good actor but has often been slightly undercast, playing to the natural strengths of her distinctive crackling voice and witty face: she is a shoo-in for any Restoration drama. Chimerica; Race – review 2013-06-01T23:06:18Z Were there an award for best supporting body of water in a play, this highly expressive pool would be a shoo-in. Review: This ‘Daddy’ Has Issues. A Pool and Alan Cumming, Too. 2019-03-06T05:00:00Z In a normal year he would have been a shoo-in nominee for CMT’s video of the year prize. Maren Morris, Miranda Lambert lead CMT Music Awards noms 2021-05-13T04:00:00Z HBO’s twisty drama about the criminal justice system, “The Night Of,” which started in July, is a shoo-in for next year’s Emmys field. The Fall TV Season Isn’t Dead Yet. But Why? 2016-09-16T04:00:00Z But CBS executives surprised the industry — and contradicted early media accounts — by passing on "How I Met Your Dad," a supposed shoo-in as a spinoff to "How I Met Your Mother." Broadcasters think sports and live specials will be must-see TV 2014-05-17T04:00:00Z It's a classic example of joined-up thinking and, with the success of Avengers Assemble, probably something of a shoo-in for the future. Web of intrigue: could Spider-Man and the Avengers assemble on screen? 2012-06-11T12:36:38Z The writer and cultural critic Baratunde Thurston wasn’t exactly a shoo-in for the PBS nature series that now bears his name. Baratunde Thurston Eats His Feelings (With Ice Cream) 2023-08-12T04:00:00Z That high bar for excellence made Austin a shoo-in for the top 3 of America’s best music scenes, according to Travel+Leisure readers. These Are America's Best Music Scenes 2015-04-29T04:00:00Z Of course, none of those choices seem as much as a shoo-in as "Jeopardy!" champion of champions Ken Jennings. "Jeopardy!" is likely naming this man you never heard of as host – apparently the job was always his 2021-08-06T04:00:00Z Hugh Grant would be a shoo-in for Best Supporting Actor, provided that anyone bothered to fund a campaign for his performance. Why “Paddington 2″ deserves Oscar nominations in at least five categories 2018-11-29T05:00:00Z Speaking of bad-wardrobe eras and plodding procedurals, I think Tom McCarthy’s “Spotlight,” an earnest and well-crafted drama about multiple overlapping and important topics, was viewed as a shoo-in for too long and ultimately got stale. Oscar 2016 is almost here: Here’s who will win — and who should 2016-02-25T05:00:00Z Melissa McCarthy is pretty much a shoo-in for this film: she and Feig just finished shooting their third film together, Spy, after The Heat and Bridesmaids, and the two clearly adore each other. Lady Ghostbusters: who am I gonna cast? Hadley Freeman picks her team 2014-10-09T04:00:00Z Paulson is all but a shoo-in for Best Actress in a Limited Series or Movie, and for good reason: even on Marcia’s compulsive cigarette breaks, she gave us a master class in vulnerability and resolve. The Emmys 2016: The Season’s Most Memorable TV Moments 2016-09-16T04:00:00Z The Caps should be a shoo-in to make the NHL playoffs this season unless they are too tired from celebrating their Stanley Cup victory. Perspective | The Capitals rev up kids to be in the stands and on the ice 2018-10-03T04:00:00Z As the director, producer and star of “Argo” he was considered a shoo-in for a best director nomination, typically crucial in any campaign for a best picture prize. The Carpetbagger: Ben Affleck, Now an Underdog With ‘Argo,’ Is on the Rebound 2013-01-16T22:39:05Z Her nominations will likely include record of the year, best rap song and best rap performance for “Savage” and she’s a shoo-in for best new artist. And the Grammy nomination goes to … Megan? Harry? Weeknd? 2020-11-18T05:00:00Z Yet “Bullets,” once widely assumed by Broadway veterans to be a likely front-runner for the best-musical Tony, may not even be a shoo-in for a nomination. For Tony Nominations, Musicals Are Anyone’s Guess 2014-04-16T16:32:06Z So La La Land must be a shoo-in to dominate at the Oscars on Feb. 26, right? What the Golden Globes Results Mean for the Oscars 2017-01-09T05:00:00Z Armed with rave reviews and a fervent fan base, the two-part “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” is a shoo-in for best play. Angels, wizards and SpongeBob vie for Tony award honors 2018-06-10T04:00:00Z Barack Obama was no one’s idea of a shoo-in when he announced his campaign. What Politicians Could Learn from Oprah Winfrey 2018-01-08T05:00:00Z The turning point, he says, was in 2003, after he failed to get an Oscar nomination for Todd Haynes’s period drama Far From Heaven, despite being led to believe he was a shoo-in. ‘I didn’t go looking for someone younger’: Dennis Quaid on his new love and new roles 2019-11-25T05:00:00Z The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s class of 2014 includes one shoo-in and one long shot. ArtsBeat: Nirvana to Join Rock Hall of Fame, Alongside Kiss, at Barclays Center 2013-12-17T05:01:59Z Is she a shoo-in to win, and if so, would she deserve it? Great Oscar debate: Is Natalie Portman overrated? 2011-02-23T19:45:00Z Game of Thrones has become a shoo-in for Emmy nominations, snagging 23 nods last year alone. Why Game of Thrones Won't Be Winning Any Emmys This Year 2017-09-15T04:00:00Z But heroes were needed, and here was a shoo-in. Books of The Times: Scott Anderson’s ‘Lawrence in Arabia’ Revisits Legends 2013-09-08T20:10:15Z But did you know that Lloyd wasn’t always a shoo-in for the part? Back to the Future day: live! Enjoy 21 October 2015 around the world 2015-10-21T04:00:00Z There is also a unique case of a TV celebrity getting an unwanted Bafta nomination, although he isn't around to protest: The Other Side of Jimmy Savile is surely a shoo-in in the documentary category. Bafta's TV nominations pay their respects to age 2013-04-09T15:21:45Z The film, which uses a collagelike technique of time-hopping vignettes to render a complex, even contradictory portrait, is collecting raves, and Portman is widely considered a shoo-in for an Oscar nomination for best actress. Natalie Portman: The key to Jackie Kennedy was that unforgettable voice 2016-12-09T05:00:00Z While Free Solo is a film that cauterises cynicism, it would be a shoo-in for most gripping footwear commercial as well as best cinematography. Human spirit climbs to another level in Free Solo 2019-02-22T05:00:00Z Again, no gasps were audible. For months, insiders have considered Nézet-Séguin the shoo-in candidate; Russell Platt reviewed his qualifications last fall. The Met Chooses Yannick Nézet-Séguin 2016-06-02T04:00:00Z No one practices Oscar hoodoo like Mr. Weinstein, as witnessed by last year’s forgettable best picture shoo-in, “The King’s Speech,” yet another of his releases. Manohla Dargis and A. O. Scott on the Oscars 2012-02-18T02:03:03Z He was long considered by many to be almost a shoo-in but was passed over in 2005 in favor of Roberts and Samuel Alito. A conservative judge helped stop Trump on Jan. 6. He wants to finish the job. 2023-01-31T05:00:00Z After all, last year, we were told that Hillary Clinton would be a shoo-in over Donald Trump. Perspective | Trump won, and Northam crushed Gillespie. Why believe polls ever again? 2017-11-11T05:00:00Z On the other hand, there are monster tracks like “Blinding Lights” that feel like a shoo-in at the Grammys. ‘Blinding Lights’ and more hits the Grammys left in the dark 2021-02-25T05:00:00Z Speaking to the Guardian, the film's screenwriter, Aaron Sorkin, denied his nomination in particular was a shoo-in. The King's Speech enjoys a royal flush at Oscar nominations 2011-01-25T15:31:35Z The should-be contenders Aquarius Were Aquarius in English, Braga would be a shoo-in for a nomination. And the Oscar might go to: the sure bets and underdogs critics have already seen 2016-06-22T04:00:00Z Phoenix was a shoo-in for best actor, with William Hill offering unappealing odds of 1/25 on. Baftas 2020: Sam Mendes and 1917 emerge victorious with seven awards 2020-02-02T05:00:00Z Even after Beautiful Boy’s high-profile premiere at last year’s Toronto film festival, when initial reviews were decidedly muted, Chalamet was still seen as a shoo-in. And the nominees aren't: the Oscarbait films that failed in 2019 2019-01-23T05:00:00Z Sounds like a shoo-in for No. 1, right? ArtsBeat: Follow-Up to ‘Gangnam Style’ Hits No. 5 2013-04-24T19:51:18Z Early reports indicated that the show would be a shoo-in at CBS, which aired the nine seasons of the original comedy How I Met Your Mother. CBS Has Passed On How I Met Your Dad 2014-05-14T04:00:00Z MOODY: The Grammys are famous for ignoring the shoo-in for some underdog in the top category, leading to a big shocker. Will Adele be the belle of the Grammy ball? 2012-02-10T03:01:04Z Surprisingly, the film, which was considered a shoo-in, was shut out of the animated feature category. Oscars 2015: Inside the nominations announcement 2015-01-15T05:00:00Z This year, “Will Ryman was pretty much a shoo-in,” Ms. Zapata said. Special Section: Fine Arts: Art Basel Miami Beach Preparations 2011-10-21T19:01:12Z Is she a shoo-in for every acting award for her affecting work as a woman coping with early-onset Alzheimer's in "Still Alice"? And who is going to emerge from that crowded lead actor field? Golden Globe Awards 2015: Join our live video chat on nominations 2014-12-11T05:00:00Z The show is seen as a shoo-in to take the limited series Emmy while Sarah Paulson is favorite for her role as prosecutor Marcia Clark. 'Mr.Robot,' 'The Americans' challenge 'Game of Thrones' for Emmy crown 2016-09-15T04:00:00Z It’s a historic event and he seems like a shoo-in. Review: ‘Southern Rites,’ an HBO Documentary on the Killing of a Young Black Man in Rural Georgia 2015-05-17T04:00:00Z A Supporting Actress nomination wasn’t a shoo-in, but she was certainly well within range to land one. The 13 Biggest Oscar Nomination Snubs 2016-01-14T05:00:00Z He says it's often the parts you think you are a shoo-in for that you don't get. And ... emote! How to succeed at auditions 2013-02-24T18:00:02Z The Hungarian Holocaust drama “Son of Saul” was just nominated for a best foreign language film Oscar, and many prognosticators consider it a shoo-in to win. ‘Son of Saul’: An immersive portrait of life in a Nazi death camp 2016-01-14T05:00:00Z Once upon a time, a Barry Levinson-directed feature based on a true story, with an all-star cast and successful debut at the Toronto International Film Festival, would have been a shoo-in for Oscar consideration. ‘Stars at Noon,’ ‘Vortex’ and More of This Year’s Streaming Gems 2022-12-20T05:00:00Z There have already been plenty of rumors that the latter shift is a shoo-in. Five things we learned from Marvel's final Captain America: Civil War trailer 2016-03-10T05:00:00Z No such luck; at the end of “Dracula,” I felt like Bang’s performance makes him a shoo-in as Quagmire’s wealthy, evil brother in a live-action version of “Family Guy.” Netflix's "Dracula": Put a stake in it – it's not well done 2020-01-04T05:00:00Z That’s not to say that every famous Americans is a shoo-in for the award. | Much Ado About the Legion of Honor 2013-08-02T15:37:00Z “Parasite” is also a shoo-in for best foreign film. 2020 Golden Globes: What to Expect at the Awards Show Tonight 2020-01-05T05:00:00Z Hantz was the mastermind behind most eliminations and was thought by some players to be a shoo-in for the win. 2009-12-21T11:05:00Z The year's most baffling film, Christopher Nolan's Inception, came away with three awards – for sound, production design and an accolade it was a shoo-in for: special visual effects. Baftas 2011: The King's Speech sweeps the board 2011-02-13T21:56:35Z She appears a shoo-in for best international female and best international breakthrough, but bookmakers think she will face a challenge from the Black Eyed Peas for best international album. 2010-01-18T23:57:00Z Her speech was a cover-all-the-bases sort, probably because, as a shoo-in, she had months to prepare. Grading the Oscar Speeches: Patricia Arquette Gets an A+ 2015-02-23T05:00:00Z Anyone who can get decent footage of bear cubs frolicking is probably a shoo-in for a series, so he heads to Edge Island in the Arctic, where polar bear mothers spend the winter giving birth. TV highlights 07/01/2013 2013-01-06T19:59:03Z It's topped the US box office for the past fortnight, been hailed as the film that defines the decade, and is a shoo-in for Oscar nods. Privacy settings engaged 2010-10-14T21:00:00Z Ross Raisin is also a shoo-in, with two impressive novels, particularly his debut , already under his belt – though he's perhaps not particularly well represented, with a slightly feverish flood story. Best of Young British Novelists 4, edited by John Freeman – review 2013-04-16T14:14:05Z If they handed out awards for nuance and subtlety, shade and stealth, Oldman would be a shoo-in for the best actor Bafta on Sunday, as well as the crowning Oscar two weeks after that. Gary Oldman: from Sid to Smiley: the rollercoaster story of a true British great 2012-02-09T18:59:00Z Its odds for Best Picture are slim, but Alfonso Cuaron’s record-breaking 3D thriller is a shoo-in for Best Director and a handful of technical wins. The 5-Day Oscar Countdown: Gravity, Captain Phillips, The Great Beauty 2014-02-25T15:29:00Z Martin McDonagh: He was seen as a shoo-in in the best director category, after earning Directors Guild and Golden Globe nominations for “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri,” a heavy favorite in the Oscar race. The Snubs and Surprises of the 2018 Oscar Nominations 2018-01-23T05:00:00Z True, but the film would be a shoo-in for all three. Pass notes No 2,912: The King's Speech 2011-01-18T20:00:01Z Sure things: Geoffrey Rush, as Colin Firth's wise and witty speech therapist in "The King's Speech," is a shoo-in here; as is Christian Bale for his electric performance in "The Fighter." Wake up, movie fans: It's time for this year's Oscar nominations 2011-01-22T00:06:21Z The most notable omission by the academy was Tom Hanks, whose lead performance in "Captain Phillips" was widely considered a shoo-in. 'Hustle,' 'Gravity' lead Oscars with 10 nods each 2014-01-16T14:12:57Z A total shoo-in, not just for the Republican nomination and the White House but Amazing World Rulership and Domination and Return to Greatness™. After Sarah Palin and John Wayne, now what? Trump’s nightmare coalition reaches a defining moment 2016-01-20T05:00:00Z In an article several days later, giving away a few trade secrets, he acknowledged that Ms. Rainer was no shoo-in and required several ballots. Weekend Entertainments From the Archives of The New York Times 2015-01-01T05:00:00Z Pop star Gaga and actor-director Cooper are seen taking home statuettes for “A Star is Born,” with Gaga’s version of “Shallow” widely viewed as a shoo-in for best original song. Hollywood ready to party in (possibly) Trump-free Golden Globes 2019-01-04T05:00:00Z Likewise, Gaiman’s long-awaited return to the beloved Sandman universe means his finalist listing in best graphic novel was the closest thing to a shoo-in that the Hugos have. The Hugo finalists: John Scalzi on why the sad puppies can't take credit for Neil Gaiman's success 2016-04-26T04:00:00Z The backup-singer documentary “20 Feet From Stardom,” a strong Oscar contender if not squarely a shoo-in, is looking to get a little help on the campaign front from . . . football fans? The Carpetbagger: Oscar Campaign Trail Leads to the Rose Bowl 2013-12-09T02:45:51Z For her troubles, Jennifer Lawrence appears to be a shoo-in for an Oscar nomination. The case against an Oscar nod for Jennifer Lawrence: She’s the best thing in “Joy” — and that’s not enough 2016-01-06T05:00:00Z One shoo-in for the list, according to organizers, is Washinomiya Jinja, a picturesque shrine, which is a familiar scene in the comic by Kagami Yoshimizu, which later became the TV animation series. Japan choosing 88 animation travel spots to boost tourism 2016-09-16T04:00:00Z After Vulture’s Kyle Buchanan crowned “Spotlight”—Tom McCarthy’s meticulously fact-based drama about the Catholic sex abuse scandals—the presumptive winner back in September, it’s been treated as a shoo-in all year. “The Revenant” takes the lead: Repeat Oscars for Iñárritu’s spectacular vision would make history — and shouldn’t let the academy off the hook 2016-01-19T05:00:00Z If it had been on HBO it would have been a shoo-in for a nomination. Mike Hale on the Emmy Awards 2015: Predictions, Wishes and What-Ifs 2015-07-23T04:00:00Z However, the hit show, which had been considered a shoo-in, was edged out of the best drama category, despite the field being expanded from six shows to seven. Tatiana Maslany's Emmy nod praised by social media; 'Empire' snub gets fans riled up 2015-07-16T04:00:00Z But did you know that Lloyd wasn’t always a shoo-in for the part? Back to the Future day: live! Enjoy 21 October 2015 around the world 2015-10-21T04:00:00Z With strong performances from Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer and Ms. Chastain, it is considered an Oscar shoo-in for an acting nomination, and maybe more. The Carpetbagger: In Film, So Many Men on the Verge of a Crisis 2011-11-30T23:33:02Z Who Will Win: Fueled by his Golden Globe win, Jeffrey Tambor is a shoo-in for his groundbreaking performance as a transgender woman. Emmys 2015 Predictions: Who Will Win and Who Should 2015-09-14T04:00:00Z It's a shoo-in to clean up at the next Razzie Awards. 'Left Behind' is a disaster in all the wrong ways 2014-10-02T04:00:00Z Midler, 71, was considered a shoo-in to win in her category for playing the brassy, flamboyant Dolly Gallagher Levi, a socialite-turned-matchmaker set on snagging a rich husband in 1890s New York. Bette Midler wins her first acting Tony Award for 'Hello, Dolly!' 2017-06-11T04:00:00Z Viola Davis, “Fences”—Davis is a shoo-in, and for mostly good reasons. Oscar Spotlight: The Actresses 2017-02-07T05:00:00Z Though not a shoo-in, it wouldn’t be surprising to see Loving in the Best Picture race and Nichols in the running for a screenwriting award. Movies That Give Us Hope for a Less Homogenous Oscars 2016-11-01T04:00:00Z He was considered a shoo-in last November for the C.F.D.A./Vogue Fashion Fund award, which can heat up a designer’s career. New York Fashion Week: Another Season, Another Show 2011-02-10T00:06:03Z “Red” seems to be as close to a shoo-in as this year’s Tonys will have. Predicting Winners of the Tony Awards 2010-06-10T23:18:00Z Its star, Colin Firth, is believed to be a shoo-in for best actor. Hopkins takes 'The Rite' to top of box office 2011-01-30T23:46:03Z This year, 25-year-old British actor Freddie Highmore is practically a shoo-in for best actor in a drama, as he’s led ABC’s “The Good Doctor” to become the most popular freshman broadcast show of the season. Analysis | Golden Globes: 11 things to watch, from Oprah’s speech to Seth Meyers’s monologue 2018-01-04T05:00:00Z The routine about her husband's suicide attempt isn't a prime-time shoo-in. Fat Whore: Kristine Levine – Edinburgh festival review 2012-08-06T09:29:00Z New HBO drama "The Newsroom" bumped long-time awards favorite "Mad Men" from the best drama category, surprising many who believed the stylish advertising series was a shoo-in. 'Homeland' leads old favorites in Golden Globes TV race 2012-12-13T21:42:53Z If the Mercury goes to the most profound, nuanced record this year, she will be a shoo-in. I'll Be Your Mirror ? review 2011-07-25T17:25:01Z Mr. Emmer is not a shoo-in to win the gavel on the House floor. Emmer wins GOP nomination for House speaker 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z The latest round of GOP hopefuls includes Majority Whip Tom Emmer of Minnesota and, despite his leadership status, he’s no shoo-in. House Republican speaker’s race thrown wide open amid discord 2023-10-23T04:00:00Z Advocacy for the LMXT, which would be made in Alabama and Georgia, had been extensive with Lockheed spending heavily to assure that Boeing's plane was not a shoo-in to win the second tranche. Lockheed exits US Air Force tanker competition, lifting Boeing's KC-46 2023-10-23T04:00:00Z Massa’s newfound party emerged as the big winner of 2013 midterm elections and many thought he would be a shoo-in for the presidency in 2015, but he came in third place. Down, but not out: Two Argentine political veterans seek to thwart upstart firebrand 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z Before disastrous floods hit the region in September, Agorastos was considered a shoo-in for a fourth consecutive term. Greece’s ruling conservatives suffer setbacks in regional, municipal elections 2023-10-15T04:00:00Z So does that mean Williams is a shoo-in for the top spot in the upcoming draft? NFL scouts are torn on whether Caleb Williams will be No. 1 pick of draft 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z Calgary seemed like a shoo-in before last season began, but never got it together until it was too late. Three thoughts on Kraken as they prepare for beginning of season 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z With cast members largely prevented from promotion duties, directors — whether helming an Oscar shoo-in or superhero blockbuster — are carrying the load, albeit very reluctantly. Fall Movie Preview: Hollywood readies for a season with stars on the sidelines 2023-09-05T04:00:00Z But he likelihood is that whoever doesn't get the automatic spot will be a shoo-in for a wildcard pick. Who needs what for European Ryder Cup qualification? 2023-08-30T04:00:00Z But the 39-year-old quarterback - who would appear to be a shoo-in for induction five years after he retires from playing - is looking forward to checking out the shrine. Aaron Rodgers is looking forward to a ‘few years partnership’ with the Jets after getting a new deal 2023-08-02T04:00:00Z He now is at No. 2 on the points list, also a shoo-in. Zach Johnson’s U.S. Ryder Cup captaincy isn’t getting any easier 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z Williams is considered to be a shoo-in as the No. 1 overall pick in the next NFL draft. Caleb Williams dedicated to improving himself and USC in Heisman encore campaign 2023-07-21T04:00:00Z In that race, Hillary Clinton was considered a near shoo-in for the nomination in early July, only to see her lead in the polls evaporate amid the startling rise of then-Sen. Air of Inevitability builds around Trump’s bid for GOP nomination 2023-06-30T04:00:00Z She’s all but a shoo-in to be nominated again for the show’s final season. Emmys 2023: Limited series power rankings 2023-06-22T04:00:00Z He did enough to earn a spot at the 2003 World Cup, where he famously tore through the Pakistan top order in Cape Town, and was a shoo-in for a Test debut the following summer. Twenty years on - how Anderson was shaped for greatness 2023-05-22T04:00:00Z Still, given the high-pressure Game 7 stakes, even a shoo-in judgment call causes jitters before it’s confirmed. Here’s the duo that helped Kraken win a playoff series from far off the ice 2023-05-06T04:00:00Z Although a Republican challenger gained ground on him in 2022, he's considered a shoo-in if he chooses to seek reelection, no matter how the lines are drawn. Rep. James Clyburn saves his South Carolina seat — at a big cost to Democrats 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z The reason Trump is a shoo-in for the Republican nomination is that he's the first pick of GOP voters. Elon Musk's exploding rocket offers a superb symbol of MAGA's current fortunes 2023-04-26T04:00:00Z Trump must wage his own campaign for the nomination first, and while he is the favorite, he is not a shoo-in. Analysis | Biden’s balance sheet: Weak numbers, but in Donald Trump, a valuable foil 2023-04-25T04:00:00Z In the eyes of general managers and agents around the league, that relationship plays a part in keeping Stroud from being the shoo-in at No. 2 that so many assumed for so long. Analysis | Why the Houston Texans might not be eager to draft C.J. Stroud 2023-04-21T04:00:00Z The Kraken had already coughed up a supposed shoo-in game against lowly San Jose last week that led to their eventual losing streak. Morgan Geekie’s two goals help Kraken drop Blues, end skid 2023-02-28T05:00:00Z The choice of the award’s latest recipient proved to be a shoo-in. An award in RBG’s name will go to a star she loved: Barbra Streisand 2023-02-22T05:00:00Z Although the Clovis City Commission passed the ordinance, it was not a shoo-in. In blue New Mexico, antiabortion activists use small towns to push national ban 2023-02-06T05:00:00Z With Beyoncé leading the pack with the most nominations — and with “Renaissance” considered a shoo-in for album of the year — here’s what to know about Sunday’s show. The 2023 Grammys are back in Los Angeles: Here's how to watch Sunday's awards show 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z From all reports, he’s a shoo-in for an Oscar nomination. Commentary: Oscar or not, Paul Mescal makes screen acting look natural again 2023-01-23T05:00:00Z Polls suggest Mr. Trump is no longer considered a shoo-in for the party’s nomination. ‘What a mess!’: GOP’s loss in Georgia runoff sends shock waves through Trump world 2022-12-07T05:00:00Z And even a 100-point season would leave them a playoff shoo-in. Why the Kraken appear to be a legitimate playoff team 2022-11-29T05:00:00Z He was considered a shoo-in to replace former Speaker John Boehner who quit in disgust and skedaddled back to Ohio after the going-over he received from the newly empowered Freedom Caucus. Get ready for Shadow Speaker Marjorie Taylor Greene: She's running the show 2022-11-18T05:00:00Z House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of San Francisco is a shoo-in for reelection an 18th time. Column: The essence of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi comes through in her not-farewell address 2022-11-17T05:00:00Z Trump is no longer the shoo-in for its presidential nomination that he might have been even a year ago. Analysis-Trump is still Trump and that could be a problem for him in 2024 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z So no, Trump is not a shoo-in with me.” Republicans Pushing to Move Past Trump Face One Big Obstacle: His Voters 2022-11-14T05:00:00Z Still, Ms Boebert had been considered a shoo-in for re-election on Tuesday, presiding over an area where registered Republicans outnumber Democrats by nine points. US election results: Who is Lauren Boebert - Colorado's Maga star? 2022-11-09T05:00:00Z When Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer was casting “The Good Earth” in the 1930s, based on the Pearl S. Buck novel about Chinese farmers, Wong was considered a shoo-in for the film’s leading actress role. Anna May Wong Will Be the First Asian American on U.S. Currency 2022-10-18T04:00:00Z “Everyone kept telling me, ‘You’re a shoo-in,’ and I sat there with my speech prepared,” she told her biographer, Martin Gottfried. Angela Lansbury, Broadway luminary and ‘Murder, She Wrote’ star, dies at 96 2022-10-11T04:00:00Z Even if the polls are correct and the Brothers of Italy finish first, that does not mean Ms. Meloni is a shoo-in to become prime minister. Meloni’s surge has far-right on the brink of power in Rome 2022-09-19T04:00:00Z Because Democrats are so dominant in both jurisdictions, whoever gets the most votes in the primary becomes a shoo-in for the general. Opinion | Sarah Palin’s defeat in Alaska proves ranked-choice voting works 2022-09-05T04:00:00Z Scheffler already has won four times this year, including the Masters, to reach No. 1 in the world and is considered a shoo-in for PGA Tour player of the year. Scheffler pulls away for 6-shot lead at Tour Championship 2022-08-28T04:00:00Z Zalatoris finished seventh in the standings, one outside the automatic qualifiers, but was a shoo-in to be a captain’s pick. Zalatoris out of East Lake and Presidents Cup with bad back 2022-08-23T04:00:00Z The 6A still has the best performance and camera quality at its price, but it’s not quite the shoo-in that it once was. Google Pixel 6A review: midrange parts, Tensor smarts 2022-07-21T04:00:00Z None of this is to say that Democrats are a shoo-in or that this big red wave won't materialize. He's running: The specter of Donald Trump looms over the GOP's midterm prospects 2022-07-15T04:00:00Z She has earned reelection, and we endorse her in the July 19 Democratic primary, whose winner is a shoo-in to win the general election. Opinion | The Post endorses Angela Alsobrooks for a second term as Prince George’s County Executive 2022-07-05T04:00:00Z Salazar had just won her Democratic primary in a Brooklyn district, making her a shoo-in to take office the following January as the youngest woman ever elected to the New York State Senate. A New Yorker cartoonist chronicles the rise of a socialist state senator 2022-07-02T04:00:00Z Mr. Davidson is seeking a fifth term and is expected to be a shoo-in for victory, according to David Niven, a political science professor at the University of Cincinnati. GOP’s Davidson reshapes John Boehner’s Ohio district with America First conservatism 2022-07-02T04:00:00Z Some search committee members had reservations about Miller, who wasn't a shoo-in, insiders said. The other cancel culture: How a public university is bowing to a conservative crusade 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z Montgomery deserves better, and voters have two superior options in the July 19 Democratic primary, whose winner is a shoo-in to be the next county executive. Opinion | The Post endorses David Blair for Montgomery County executive 2022-06-25T04:00:00Z Ms. Porter is also on the primary ballot and is considered a shoo-in to take one of the spots for the general election race. Amy Phan West joins a wave of GOP immigrant candidates running to fight socialism 2022-06-02T04:00:00Z Whoever wins the party’s July 19 primary is a shoo-in to win the general election for a seat being vacated by Rep. Anthony Brown, a Democrat running for Maryland attorney general. Opinion | The Post endorses Glenn Ivey for Maryland’s 4th District Democratic primary 2022-05-24T04:00:00Z Gen. Rob Bonta is a shoo-in for one slot simply because there’s a “D” after his name in this deep-blue state. California attorney general is one of few key races on the ballot. It's worth our attention 2022-05-19T04:00:00Z Bonta is the only Democrat and is considered a shoo-in to advance out of the June 7 primary. California Republicans see chance to unseat Democratic AG 2022-05-15T04:00:00Z Kent's finishing has been really substandard and needs to improve and fast, but he's a shoo-in. Can depleted Rangers spring another Euro shock? 2022-04-27T04:00:00Z A webcam with great video quality and interesting features sounds like a shoo-in for this list, but it comes with some disclaimers that others do not. The best webcam to buy right now 2022-04-12T04:00:00Z Macron for months looked like a shoo-in to become France’s first president in 20 years to win a second term. Macron challenged by far right as French vote for president 2022-04-10T04:00:00Z Macron, a political centrist, for months looked like a shoo-in to become France’s first president in 20 years to win a second term. In France, a nail-biting election as Macron’s rival surges 2022-04-09T04:00:00Z The first is the classic problem of the strong favourite - that voters feel that he is a shoo-in and fail to turn out on the day. French elections: Putin's war gives Macron boost in presidential race 2022-03-18T04:00:00Z This team has playoff potential, but it is far from a playoff shoo-in. Kudos to Jerry Dipoto for offseason additions, but are they enough to end Mariners’ playoff drought? 2022-03-14T04:00:00Z With City flying, a home victory looks a shoo-in, but Spurs will take succour from their recent record against the Citizens, having won three of the last four league meetings … albeit all in north London. Manchester City v Tottenham: Premier League – live! 2022-02-19T05:00:00Z The cliffhanger Senate vote capped a drama that began last fall, when Califf, 71, was nominated by the Biden administration and widely viewed as a shoo-in, given the overwhelming bipartisan support he received in 2016. Califf narrowly confirmed for FDA commissioner, providing beleaguered agency with its first permanent chief in 13 months 2022-02-15T05:00:00Z Beniers was a shoo-in to make the team, U.S. men’s general manager John Vanbiesbrouck told the Seattle Times, thanks to his track record with the national team in the junior ranks. Kraken prospect Matty Beniers relishing his time with U.S. Olympic men’s hockey team 2022-02-14T05:00:00Z So when state lawmakers attempted to permanently legalize to-go cocktails last spring, the effort seemed to many like a shoo-in. To-Go Drinks Had Plenty of Fans in New York. Just Not the Right Ones. 2022-01-31T05:00:00Z For some he might seem a shoo-in for what could perhaps be a last chance to set a new record with a 35th victory. Triumphs, tears & tantrums - will Cavendish get another shot at Tour history? 2022-01-26T05:00:00Z “It’s an uphill battle for that race for sure. I think Rosendale is pretty much a shoo-in to be reelected,” said Jessikay Bennion, a political science professor at Montana State University. Montana Dem breaks with his party in longshot bid to unseat GOP’s Matt Rosendale 2022-01-01T05:00:00Z I was a shoo-in for an Olympic Sleeping medal in 1980, a chance I lost when the United States boycotted the games in Moscow. Perspective | I never believed in making my bed. It turns out, I was right all along. 2021-12-12T05:00:00Z Brown, who bested firebrand progressive Nina Turner in the August primary, is considered a shoo-in to win in the heavily Democratic district. Ohio, Florida voters cast ballots in 3 congressional races 2021-11-01T04:00:00Z When the district attorney seat in Nassau County became vacant earlier this year, Todd Kaminsky, a Democratic state senator and a former federal prosecutor, was widely seen as a shoo-in. The Contentious Issue That’s Boosting a Republican on Long Island 2021-10-28T04:00:00Z “Agents and casting directors thought I was a shoo-in for sitcoms, like the Shelley Long-type parts,” she says. On 'Succession,' Gerri calls the shots. J. Smith-Cameron knows the feeling 2021-10-15T04:00:00Z With a runner-up finish at the Masters as eight top 10s, he’s practically a shoo-in for the Arnold Palmer Award. Catriona Matthew ready to give someone else a try at Solheim 2021-09-07T04:00:00Z The new leader will be a shoo-in to become the next prime minister. Japan’s Leader Is Stepping Down. Here’s Who Might Replace Him. 2021-09-03T04:00:00Z Cantlay was considered a shoo-in to be picked even if he didn’t make the team. Cantlay takes final automatic spot on US Ryder Cup team 2021-08-29T04:00:00Z Brown had looked like such a shoo-in for a fifth term that no Republican even bothered to run, so Walton's name will be the only one on the November ballot. The empire strikes back: Mainstream Dems try to crush the left in Buffalo and Cleveland 2021-07-02T04:00:00Z How he deals with the largest workload of his major league career will go a long way toward revealing whether he is truly a shoo-in for the Most Valuable Player Award. Is There Such a Thing as Too Much Shohei Ohtani? 2021-06-29T04:00:00Z She was considered a shoo-in for the post and sailed through her May 13 confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee. Second time’s a charm in confirming Army’s first woman chief 2021-05-27T04:00:00Z In a normal year he would have been a shoo-in nominee for CMT's video of the year prize. Miranda Lambert and Maren Morris lead 2021 CMT Music Awards nominations 2021-05-13T04:00:00Z That would normally make him a shoo-in to become the party’s candidate for chancellor. Race to replace Germany’s Merkel shapes up between veteran and rising star 2021-04-20T04:00:00Z Powerful trustees told him that he was a shoo-in to replace the outgoing president. Vartan Gregorian, Savior of the New York Public Library, Dies at 87 2021-04-16T04:00:00Z Rob Bonta is a considered a shoo-in for confirmation from the Legislature. Farmworkers fight shaped California attorney general nominee 2021-03-25T04:00:00Z The visitors deserve to be level, and a 20th win on the bounce is by no means a shoo-in for the league leaders. Manchester City v West Ham: Premier League – live! 2021-02-27T05:00:00Z When a should-be shoo-in job interview reveals to Porter, again, the ingrained whiteness of academia that will continue to try to block her at every turn, she retreats into herself. Morgan Rogers’ debut novel ‘Honey Girl’ is the type of coming-of-age story we need 2021-02-17T05:00:00Z The Bulldogs remain unbeaten and have been the top-ranked team all season, making them a virtual shoo-in for a top seed. Conference tournaments still on schedule despite concerns 2021-02-11T05:00:00Z The rest of the class of 2021 is to be announced later, with Peyton Manning expected to be a shoo-in on this, his first year of eligibility. The Latest: DB Charles Woodson gets Hall of Fame nod 2021-02-06T05:00:00Z “I wouldn’t say I’m uncomfortable with the position I’m in,” said Hatton, who looks a shoo-in for a place in Europe’s team for the Ryder Cup in September. Modest Hatton reaches new heights in burgeoning golf career 2021-01-26T05:00:00Z Rodgers’ future as Green Bay’s quarterback is also murky even as he appears to be a shoo-in for MVP. Packers' Matt LaFleur explains critical decision to kick late field goal instead of 4th down try 2021-01-25T05:00:00Z It could happen the day after Manning gets the call from the Hall of Fame; Manning is newly eligible this year and is a shoo-in to get in the night before the game. Old (Brady), young (Mahomes), different Super Bowl 55 awaits 2021-01-24T05:00:00Z Ohio State wasn't exactly a shoo-in with its abbreviated schedule but resoundingly proved it belonged in the College Football Playoffs with a semifinal thrashing of Clemson. Alabama, Ohio State travel different paths to title game 2021-01-04T05:00:00Z Ohio State wasn’t exactly a shoo-in with its abbreviated schedule but resoundingly proved it belonged in the College Football Playoffs with a semifinal thrashing of Clemson. Alabama, Ohio State travel different paths to title game 2021-01-04T05:00:00Z Rachel Brosnahan, “I’m Your Woman” “If Frances McDormand hadn’t won this three years ago for ‘Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri,’ she’d be a shoo-in this year for this vastly better performance.” Oscars 2021: The BuzzMeter gets you in the awards-season swing 2020-12-31T05:00:00Z Sittenfeld was a shoo-in to be the next mayor of Cincinnati, but those aspirations have disintegrated beneath a cloud of suspected corruption. Editorial Roundup: Ohio 2020-12-02T05:00:00Z So, despite its 92-12 regular-season record in the conference over the past six years, Maryland is no shoo-in to again win another title. No. 12 Maryland women will be challenged in improved Big Ten 2020-11-17T05:00:00Z Ten years ago, Michael Castle, a former Republican governor, sitting House member and pro-business moderate, was supposed to be a shoo-in for the Senate seat that Mr. Biden gave up to become vice president. In Biden’s Home State, Republican Centrism Gives Way to the Fringe 2020-10-04T04:00:00Z Graham, 65, has long been a shoo-in in South Carolina, winning Senate races by double digits in three successive races. Sen. Lindsey Graham, a Trump ally, faces toughest reelection challenge in S.C. 2020-09-10T04:00:00Z But Schrier’s relatively weak showing in the Aug. 4 primary signaled she’s no shoo-in and Republicans are crowing about a potential upset. Washington state Rep. Kim Schrier’s weak primary showing emboldens GOP challenger Jesse Jensen 2020-09-11T04:00:00Z Deeper numbers and the influence of independent or undecided voters also suggest that the race is not a shoo-in for the former vice president. Biden’s ‘big lead’ on a slow fade 2020-07-22T04:00:00Z His devotion was so total that, when Trump won, Sessions was a “shoo-in” for whatever cabinet position he wanted, according to a former senior White House official who helped lead the transition. The Fall of Jeff Sessions, and What Came After 2020-06-30T04:00:00Z While he was once thought a shoo-in for a second term, some polls show Duda could lose to Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowki if the June 28 vote leads to a July runoff. His reelection uncertain, Polish president seeks a boost from Trump 2020-06-21T04:00:00Z “This is not a shoo-in,” said Mike Brandt, a Minnesota defense attorney. Prosecutors seek right mix of charges in George Floyd case 2020-06-06T04:00:00Z PGA Tour, including four majors, and is a shoo-in for a spot in the Hall of Fame. On this day: Born May 4, 1989: Rory McIlroy, Northern Irish golfer 2020-05-03T04:00:00Z The Republican nominee will be a shoo-in, though, to replace GOP Gov. Gary Herbert, who is not running again after more than a decade in the office. Four GOP governor candidates to appear on primary ballot 2020-04-26T04:00:00Z Indeed, only one running back is truly a shoo-in, Adrian Peterson, the only non-quarterback to be voted league MVP in the decade. All-Decade Team a dicey proposition, other than a few stars 2020-03-30T04:00:00Z Moore's distant fourth place finish was a big flame out for the former judge, who once seemed to be a shoo-in to win Sessions' former senate seat. Accused pedophile Roy Moore flames out in Alabama GOP Senate primary 2020-03-04T05:00:00Z They are nine games ahead of the second-place Raptors and are a near shoo-in for the best record in the NBA, barring crushing injuries or an inexplicable collapse. Giannis and Bucks are having a historic season and are criminally underrated 2020-03-04T05:00:00Z “In a normal cycle, he would be a shoo-in,” Flynt said. Cast out by Trump, Jeff Sessions struggles in Alabama to win back a Senate seat 2020-03-01T05:00:00Z Koepka would be viewed as a shoo-in to appear in Tokyo this summer but suggested his priorities are elsewhere. Patrick Reed 'was building sandcastles' in PGA Tour event, says Brooks Koepka 2020-02-18T05:00:00Z Sanders had hoped to be a shoo-in for a strong win in the New Hampshire primary. Pete Buttigieg confident for New Hampshire as still no winner called in Iowa 2020-02-07T05:00:00Z If this recent history is any guide, then tonight’s FA Cup fourth-round replay at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is a shoo-in for the eponymous hosts. Tottenham v Southampton: FA Cup fourth-round replay – live! 2020-02-05T05:00:00Z As for Jennifer Lopez in “Hustlers,” most of us assumed she was not just a shoo-in but, in a sane world, a legitimate threat to win. 9 reasons why the 2020 Oscar nominations didn't totally suck 2020-01-13T05:00:00Z Even anti-Brexit Labourites are no longer a shoo-in to vote against the Conservatives. How an Anti-Brexit London District Could Help Boris Johnson Triumph 2019-11-30T05:00:00Z “He’s moved from being a shoo-in to being a more-conventional favorite.” Would impeachment inquiry hurt a Pompeo run for Senate? 2019-11-26T05:00:00Z In the good old days, “Cats” would be a shoo-in, even if the final movie ends up being as horrific as the trailer portends. Golden Globes nominations predictions: Drama or comedy? It's anyone's guess 2019-11-18T05:00:00Z Bong Joon-ho’s darkly comic Korean thriller, Parasite, is already a box office hit and a virtual shoo-in for the best international film Oscar. US briefing: Televised impeachment hearings, Erdoğan visit and insect apocalypse 2019-11-13T05:00:00Z After earning his bona fides championing the working class and fighting for economic justice, the congenial Brown looked to many like a shoo-in for his party’s 2020 presidential nomination, but he demurred. Review | The eight stalwart progressives who shared one Senate desk 2019-11-08T05:00:00Z It was the first race of the season, and two sons of great drivers had been paired in the Williams team, whose cars were reckoned to be a shoo-in for the championship. Beware the enemy within: Leclerc and Vettel continue a timeless F1 tradition | Richard Williams 2019-10-07T04:00:00Z He has no Republican challenger in next month’s election, making him a shoo-in. Once a pariah among Virginia Democrats, Joe Morrissey is now the belle of the ball 2019-10-03T04:00:00Z “Clearly, he’s a shoo-in for the Nobel participation prize.” Trevor Noah: 'Trump has put a photo opportunity above peace' 2019-09-10T04:00:00Z Unless an experienced and exceptionally skilled figure appears out of nowhere, Norton’s a shoo-in. Opinion | Do District voters care about D.C. Council races — or the council itself? 2019-09-06T04:00:00Z If so, he’ll need to be a captain’s pick by Els, and Australian media are suggesting that will be a “shoo-in.” Jason Day in Australian Open field ahead of Presidents Cup 2019-08-19T04:00:00Z Ultimately, Summer Rappaport, who was not considered a shoo-in for the United States, finished fifth in the race. The Real Hurdle at Tokyo’s Olympic Test Events: The Heat 2019-08-15T04:00:00Z Soon after, he was sporting a red Make America Great Again cap – but with Trump’s ratings so low in the state, many voters thought Gillum would be a shoo-in. How Florida’s summer of slime turned Republicans into eco-warriors 2019-07-09T04:00:00Z They knew Trout, a two-time MVP, would be a shoo-in for the All-Star game. Tommy La Stella not an All-Star starter despite Angels’ imaginative efforts 2019-06-27T04:00:00Z Gabriel Valles is one of those hoping his seemingly shoo-in case in Venezuela’s neighboring country will be accepted. UN: Venezuelans now file 1 in 5 of all new asylum claims 2019-06-19T04:00:00Z Does that mean he's a shoo-in to be prime minister? Four things to expect this week 2019-06-16T04:00:00Z “Everyone thought she was going to be a shoo-in,” Ms. Swarm said, insisting that she plans to be more involved. Potato 2020: Democrats ready to get behind presidential nominee 2019-06-13T04:00:00Z He denied that Boris Johnson was a shoo-in for the leadership, but admitted the Conservative party was in for a chaotic few weeks. Theresa May expected to announce her resignation – live news 2019-05-24T04:00:00Z Trump’s visit, during which he is slated to campaign for a GOP candidate in a special election who looks to be a shoo-in, comes at a perilous time politically. Trump and Biden, potential 2020 rivals, both head to Pennsylvania, a key battleground 2019-05-17T04:00:00Z But that doesn’t mean he’s a shoo-in to retain his title quite yet. US PGA Championship 2019: second round – live! 2019-05-17T04:00:00Z “I hate to say I think he’s a shoo-in, but if the Democrats keep going the way they are now – I don’t think there’s any doubt.” ‘You don’t have to date him’: the women standing by Trump in 2020 2019-05-10T04:00:00Z Is a woman a shoo-in to win the Democratic nomination and take on President Trump in 2020? Some female Dem voters question whether woman should face Trump in 2020 2019-04-28T04:00:00Z It’s a shoo-in home win according to the form book, as well as the bookies. Tottenham Hotspur v Brighton: Premier League – live! 2019-04-23T04:00:00Z The hardest job facing Ole Gunnar Solskjær – surely a shoo-in for the permanent gig – is seemingly keeping a lid on the noise surrounding a team thoroughly enjoying their football once more. Arsenal v Manchester United: Premier League – live! 2019-03-10T05:00:00Z A Star is Born was considered a shoo-in for best picture six months ago. Hollywood is fine, but the Oscars need life support | Catherine Shoard 2019-02-23T05:00:00Z The winner: It’s obvious that UW’s Mike Hopkins is a shoo-in if the Huskies maintain their torrid pace. The Huskies haven’t lost yet in Pac-12 play. Will they sweep the conference awards, too? 2019-02-04T05:00:00Z Dallas’ dynamic backcourt erased a spectacular performance by Pistons forward Blake Griffin, who is practically a shoo-in to be selected as an All-Star reserve next week. NBA roundup: Harden extends streak, Rockets stop Raptors 2019-01-26T05:00:00Z A smash hit at Rangers, more teacup-bothering success seemed a shoo-in. From Allison to Hoddle via Souness: beware the manager returning ‘home’ | Scott Murray 2019-01-19T05:00:00Z Its second season saw no dip in quality and it has all the elements — eye-popping costumes and production design, great music, strong performances from women — that should make it a shoo-in to repeat. Golden Globes preview: 5 things to watch for, including spotlight turns for Sandra Oh, Bradley Cooper and the Dude 2019-01-03T05:00:00Z Even Palmer writes that Rivera is a shoo-in for the Hall of Fame. Boston writer goes full Mass-hole, pens sanctimonious piece on why he's not voting Mariano Rivera into the Hall of Fame - Golf Digest 2018-12-23T05:00:00Z If his grandma, Jan Akin, who lives in Durango, Colorado, and plans to attend the game, has anything to do with it, he’s a shoo-in. HS football in Mexico City to include college choices 2018-12-14T05:00:00Z Ayers, Vice President Mike Pence’s chief of staff, was considered to be a shoo-in for the position, but he announced he’s leaving the administration at the end of the year instead. Trump's White House chief of staff: Who's in the running to replace John Kelly? 2018-12-10T05:00:00Z That’s probably a shoo-in for at least a few big rock awards. Throwback newbies Greta Van Fleet sweep Grammy rock nominations, but metal is where it's at 2018-12-07T05:00:00Z But the Chargers hadn’t defeated an opponent that resembled a playoff shoo-in until taking down the Steelers at Heinz Field. What we learned from the Chargers’ 33-30 victory over Pittsburgh 2018-12-03T05:00:00Z The same McCarthy who helped nurture Aaron Rodgers into a seeming shoo-in for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Column: McCarthy firing as much about culture as performance 2018-12-03T05:00:00Z After widely being seen as a shoo-in, Hyde-Smith, 59, was pushed on the defensive. Will Cindy Hyde-Smith's 'public hanging' comment make a difference in Mississippi's Senate runoff? 2018-11-26T05:00:00Z Her coach, Olympic gold medalist Sammy Lee, assured reporters that she was a shoo-in for the 1964 Summer Games in Tokyo. Kitty O’Neil, deaf daredevil who became ‘world’s fastest woman,’ dies at 72 2018-11-04T04:00:00Z In the couple of weeks before that fateful November day, however, I got hooked on the polling results and on Nate Silver’s FiveThirtyEight website and became convinced that Hillary Clinton was a shoo-in. Autocrats, incorporated 2018-11-06T05:00:00Z Leach rotates two players at each of the four receiving positions and Johnson-Mack’s departure meant Patmon was probably a shoo-in for one of the two “Z” jobs. WSU receiver Dezmon Patmon’s strength surprises no one — except himself 2018-10-31T04:00:00Z That's a drag on Republican candidates like Young Kim in central Orange County who, in another year, would probably be a shoo-in. What you need to know before the midterm election - Los Angeles Times 2018-10-26T04:00:00Z Sanders was always expected to be a shoo-in but the expected ease of his win is one factor why he is spending the next week crisscrossing the country for other candidates. The Midterms Minute: high turnout for first day of early voting in Texas 2018-10-22T04:00:00Z Still, despite objections by Democrats that he had lied to the Judiciary Committee about his service in the administration of President George W. Bush, Judge Kavanaugh seemed a shoo-in. With a Transformed Judiciary in Sight, McConnell ‘Will Not Be Intimidated’ 2018-10-03T04:00:00Z Now entering his fourth season, he figures to somehow raise his level of play, and if he can drag the Oilers into the playoffs, he’s a shoo-in for the league’s most prestigious award. NHL 2017-18 predictions: our writers call the winners, losers and also-rans 2018-10-03T04:00:00Z Klobuchar is a virtual shoo-in for reelection this year, after which she can more publicly look to the next potential campaign. Amy Klobuchar’s big Brett Kavanaugh moment earned rave reviews. But is it what Democrats demand for 2020? 2018-09-29T04:00:00Z Sure, Tiger Woods may look like a shoo-in for this year’s Biggest Comeback from a Spectacular Fall from Grace by a Sporting Star of the 2000s. Forget Tiger, Lance Armstrong may pull off biggest comeback of sport’s disgraced | Emma John 2018-09-26T04:00:00Z Many elected Democrats are keeping their distance as incumbent Republican Larry Hogan looks like a shoo-in. Democrat troubles in Maryland, toxic Pelosi and a fillip for Lamb 2018-09-24T04:00:00Z With no Republican challenger, Bell is now a shoo-in for the post. New St Louis prosecutor vows change in county still grieving from Michael Brown's death 2018-09-11T04:00:00Z Colosio was a shoo-in for the presidency but in some ways his brutal slaying paved the way for a more democratic era in Mexico. AP Explains: Modern media magnify impact of assassinations 2018-09-08T04:00:00Z He won for the third time this year and would appear to be a shoo-in to be one of U.S. DeChambeau makes it 2 straight wins in FedEx Cup playoffs 2018-09-03T04:00:00Z Statistical milestones in other sports can ensure a Hall of Fame’s embrace, but because Gore plays football, he may not be a shoo-in on the first ballot. Frank Gore Is the Hall of Fame Running Back No One Saw Coming 2018-08-24T04:00:00Z He was considered a shoo-in for the Republican nomination. A guide to Florida’s primary election 2018-08-26T04:00:00Z In a state where polls show 69% of residents oppose more drilling off their coast, such legislation may seem like a shoo-in. First came the proclamations against Trump's offshore drilling plan. Now comes the legislation 2018-08-15T04:00:00Z He should be a shoo-in to win the general election in November. Perspective | If Democrats want to get out the vote, they need to stop playing it safe 2018-07-24T04:00:00Z He was very excited about his "agreement" and couldn't stop praising Kim for weeks afterward, apparently convinced by his braying sycophants that he was a shoo-in for the Nobel Peace Prize. As the North Korean deal crumbles, Donald Trump’s foreign policy looks worse than ever 2018-07-02T04:00:00Z “I think the Rogue was probably a shoo-in from the beginning,” Palmer says. Man visiting 58 Oregon rivers for law’s anniversary 2018-06-30T04:00:00Z The tie reflects the fact that Mr. Baker isn’t the shoo-in he thought he was. In race for primary, oily politicians forget who constituents are 2018-06-11T04:00:00Z But his towering height, which made him a shoo-in for the cult role of Chewie, has also been the source of endless health complications. ‘Star Wars’ Chewbacca actor fights for Venezuelan children 2018-06-11T04:00:00Z The sport’s first regular two-way standout since Babe Ruth looked to be a shoo-in for the American League roster in the All-Star game, which will be held July 17 in Washington D.C. Shohei Ohanti's injury is bad news for All-Star game 2018-06-09T04:00:00Z Assemblywoman Young Kim, a former Royce staffer, appeared a shoo-in for first place, leaving the rest of the field scrambling for second. By avoiding the worst, both sides claim victory in California's wild top-two primary 2018-06-06T04:00:00Z In New Jersey, Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez appears a shoo-in to become his party’s nominee, but he must fend off a primary challenger to make it official. Things to Know: 8 states cast midterm primary votes Tuesday 2018-06-04T04:00:00Z Mr. Ford, who took over the reins of the Progressive Conservative party in March, had seemed like a shoo-in. Will a Canadian Donald Trump Become Ontario’s Leader? 2018-06-02T04:00:00Z But it is not a guaranteed shoo-in, and is up against rival bidders Morocco for what is be promised to be a 48 team World Cup. Why a single nation may never host the World Cup again 2018-06-01T04:00:00Z Mr. Wilson is the better choice in the June 12 party primary, whose winner is a shoo-in to become mayor. Opinion | Justin Wilson for Alexandria mayor 2018-05-31T04:00:00Z The Maryland Democrat was considered a shoo-in, although signs of opposition began appearing on brightly colored pro-gun bumper stickers in rural areas. How the assassinations of 1968 led the NRA to become the lobbying force it is today 2018-05-25T04:00:00Z In Prince George’s, where voters are overwhelmingly Democrats, the primary winner is a shoo-in to win the general election. Opinion | Angela Alsobrooks for Prince George’s County executive 2018-05-25T04:00:00Z If there were a Nobel Prize for Distinguished Warmongering, Bolton would be a shoo-in. Opinion | Aboard Trump’s Terrifying North Korea Roller Coaster 2018-05-24T04:00:00Z I don't want to jinx the show that represents the life-support system of the American musical theater, but it's a shoo-in for the top Tony prize. Tony Award nominations reflect an anemic year for original ideas. Here's a critic's take on the bright spots 2018-05-01T04:00:00Z The two-part play is all but a shoo-in for best play. Tony Awards 2018: Three things to watch for when nominations are announced Tuesday 2018-04-30T04:00:00Z At the time, Abe seemed a shoo-in to serve until 2021, which would make him Japan’s longest-serving prime minister and give him a chance to pursue some of his controversial goals. Japanese Prime Minister Abe, embroiled in scandals, faces calls to stand down 2018-04-16T04:00:00Z These arose after his very public roller-coaster ride as part of a research team whose work briefly seemed a shoo-in for the physics prize. The trouble with the Nobel prize 2018-04-15T04:00:00Z We have now reached the point where even the B-grade solo material of God’s Plan is a shoo-in for No 1. Drake’s progress: the making of a modern superstar 2018-04-06T04:00:00Z And an awful lot of people thought Dustin Johnson was a shoo-in last year, and he didn’t even get to play a shot. The Masters 2018: first round – live! 2018-04-05T04:00:00Z James might be having the best season of his career, yet’s he’s not a shoo-in to even make the NBA finals. Raptors, Rockets or revolts? The biggest threats to the Cavaliers-Warriors duopoly 2018-03-23T04:00:00Z Kremlin officials privately acknowledge a worry that some of Russia’s 110 million eligible voters will not bother casting ballots because they believe Putin is a shoo-in. Putin on track for commanding win as Russians head to polls 2018-03-17T04:00:00Z Victor Cha, who served as George W Bush's top adviser on North Korea, was a shoo-in for the job. Who's going to represent US at N Korea talks now? 2018-03-16T04:00:00Z With its birdlike wings, the dinosaur looks like a shoo-in capable of flight, but its skeleton lacks features—such as a bony, keeled sternum—that modern birds need to fly. Winged dinosaur Archaeopteryx may have been the first self-powered flier 2018-03-13T04:00:00Z PA 18 should be a shoo-in for the Republican Party at a special election on March 13th. Can the Republicans avoid embarrassment in Pennsylvania? 2018-03-12T04:00:00Z Having that unique blend experience later made him a shoo-in at Atlassian, where he was able to serve as a bridge between marketing and sales teams. Running away from home taught Atlassian exec Jay Simon a valuable skill 2018-03-06T05:00:00Z For sheer comic pizzazz, she should have been a shoo-in for Some Like It Hot, although she wasn’t nominated – for that or anything else. The 20 greatest Oscar snubs ever – Ranked! 2018-01-25T05:00:00Z Meyers even did a bit at the top of the evening hinting that the film was a shoo-in for awards, and the camera cut to Spielberg looking sheepish in the audience. 'Three Billboards' and 'Big Little Lies' are the top winners of a very different kind of Golden Globes awards – LA Times 2018-01-08T05:00:00Z Chen, 18, was a shoo-in for the United States Olympic team that was completed on Sunday. Nathan Chen Leads Olympic Figure Skating Team; Ross Miner Is Bumped 2018-01-07T05:00:00Z Navalny unveiled his plan hours after President Vladimir Putin, who polls suggest is a shoo-in for re-election, registered his candidacy at the central election commission ahead of the March 18 vote. Putin critic Navalny calls election boycott rallies 2017-12-27T05:00:00Z He was a shoo-in for PGA Tour Player of the Year when it was announced in October. What do you give the golfer who got everything in 2017? Justin Thomas gives us a few ideas - Golf Digest 2017-12-18T05:00:00Z I can’t wait to see the movie, but sight unseen, Plummer is clearly a shoo-in for the Oscar for fastest performance by an actor in a supporting role. What's the state of this year's wide-open Oscar race? Let's examine further. 2017-12-15T05:00:00Z Trump's endorsement was once seen as making Strange a shoo-in for the job. In Alabama, the heart of Trump country, many think he's backing the wrong candidate in Senate race – LA Times 2017-12-08T05:00:00Z Mr. Putin, 65, who is expected to declare his candidacy for a fourth term in the next few weeks, is considered a shoo-in, given how the system seems designed to thwart challengers. Seeking Russian Presidency, Socialite Hits the Campaign Trail 2017-11-30T05:00:00Z Navalny unveiled his plan hours after President Vladimir Putin, who polls suggest is a shoo-in for re-election, registered his candidacy at the central election commission ahead of the March 18 vote. Putin critic Navalny calls election boycott rallies 2017-12-27T05:00:00Z Not only did “Divide” fail to earn a major Grammy nod — although it did earn one for pop album — but his shoo-in song, “Shape of You,” didn’t get a major song nomination. Grammy snubs: Ed Sheeran and Post Malone largely left out in the cold 2017-11-28T05:00:00Z “Whichever team wins the ACC, considering the body of work of both teams, should be a shoo-in, in my opinion,” he said. CFP Play-in: No. 1 Clemson, No. 7 Miami in ACC Championship 2017-11-26T05:00:00Z Even if Woods doesn’t make the American squad as a player, he is a shoo-in to be a big part of Furyk’s backroom staff. Next September can't come fast enough as Ryder Cup captains whet our appetites for 2018 matches in France - Golf Digest 2017-10-17T04:00:00Z Unlike the physics prize yesterday, today’s announcement is far from a shoo-in. The 2017 Nobel prize in chemistry to be announced – live 2017-10-04T04:00:00Z Trump’s endorsement was once seen as making Strange a shoo-in for the job. Senate race in Alabama pits Trump against his own supporters and advisors 2017-09-21T04:00:00Z Thomas already has five victories this year and would be a shoo-in for PGA Tour player of the year provided Spieth doesn’t win the last two tournaments to claim the FedEx Cup. Spieth leading FedEx Cup by giving himself chances 2017-09-13T04:00:00Z Winner of the Jack Nicklaus Award as the Division I college Player of the Year, Burns was considered a shoo-in for the U.S. team. After Walker Cup snub, NCAA Player of the Year Sam Burns officially turns pro - Golf Digest 2017-09-12T04:00:00Z There used to be a time in Hawaii when an incumbent governor was a shoo-in for re-election. The Latest: Hawaii Democrats’ gov showdown a repeat of ‘14? 2017-09-06T04:00:00Z This list does not account for dozens of others who have either withdrawn their names from consideration for administration positions or were unexpectedly dropped from what had appeared to be shoo-in jobs. Steve Bannon's exit caps off a month of cascading firings and resignations 2017-08-18T04:00:00Z The Huskies will break in two new starting cornerbacks — plus a new nickelback — and Miller is a shoo-in take over at one spot. Five Huskies who could be in store for a breakout season in 2017 2017-07-28T04:00:00Z Within the industry, Billy Eppler was widely regarded as a shoo-in for the job. Major League Baseball is 'failing' in its attempt to increase front-office diversity and the issue could get worse 2017-06-30T04:00:00Z Mr Northam, a doctor and Virginian Democratic stalwart, was until recently considered a shoo-in for the Democratic ticket. A primary contest in Virginia offers clues to the future of the Democrats 2017-06-09T04:00:00Z Like cast mate Brown, Metz is a shoo-in for the moving mix of self-acceptance and self-doubt she brought to her character in “This Is Us.” Look for some new faces in the drama acting categories at the Emmy nominations 2017-06-08T04:00:00Z If contemporary American playwrights ever formed a cabinet, Rogers would be a shoo-in for secretary of state. Oslo: the smash hit about the peace accords that's been scrutinised by 1,000 UN delegates 2017-06-08T04:00:00Z And in Wakefield, where opinion polls initially suggested the Conservative candidate would be a shoo-in for the seat, Labour has caught up in the past week. A fading British coal town might vote Conservative for the first time in 86 years 2017-06-05T04:00:00Z From the get-go, Brexit was a shoo-in for last year's editions of those "word of the year" awards that dictionaries enjoy compiling around Christmas. Election Lexicon: Glumbuckets, nudity and Star Trek training - BBC News 2017-06-02T04:00:00Z He is a virtual shoo-in to make his first all-NBA team when they are announced over the next few weeks. Perspective | In a pivotal game for the Wizards, John Wall has a shot at a career-defining moment 2017-05-09T04:00:00Z “They helped crystallize the erroneous belief that Clinton was a shoo-in for president,” the report states. Were the polls way off in 2016? A new report offers a mixed answer 2017-05-04T04:00:00Z A shoo-in to win in January, Fillon’s popularity plummeted following allegations he paid his British-born wife and children hundreds of thousands of taxpayers’ money for jobs that did not exist. France's presidential election could help shape what's next for an often bitterly divided Europe 2017-04-23T04:00:00Z Viola Davis was considered something of an Oscar shoo-in the moment it was announced she would be reprising her Tony Award-winning role in the film adaptation of “Fences.” Viola Davis wins supporting actress Oscar for 'Fences' 2017-02-26T05:00:00Z Viola Davis, of “Fences,” was an “it’s her turn” shoo-in, especially after Paramount decided to run her in the Supporting Actress category. Shakeup at the Oscars 2017-02-19T05:00:00Z That major is no shoo-in, either — it only admits about two-thirds of applicants. Students frustrated trying to get into UW’s strict engineering program 2017-02-19T05:00:00Z Fillon looked a shoo-in for the Elysee palace before the scandal surfaced two weeks ago, campaigning on a free-market platform to reduce regulation and haul down the stubbornly high unemployment rate. In French bellwether city, scandal deepens election uncertainty 2017-02-09T05:00:00Z Given Westbrook’s dominance, it’s easy to assume he would be a shoo-in for this season’s most valuable player award. Usual suspects dominate NBA’s first half, but it’s been anything but boring 2017-01-13T05:00:00Z Meanwhile, “Goliath” lead Billy Bob Thornton looks to be a shoo-in for the best actor win. What time are the 2017 Golden Globes? Here's everything you need to know 2017-01-05T05:00:00Z Circuit and a former Solicitor General and a professor at Yale Law School, was seen as a shoo-in, there would be little chance to build a case against him. How to Stop a Trump Supreme Court Nominee 2017-01-04T05:00:00Z Ellison is not a shoo-in, however; other names mentioned for the chair include Labor secretary Tom Perez, seen as a more moderate choice, and South Carolina Democratic party chairman Jaime Harrison. From Kamala Harris to the Dallas Cowboys: people to watch in 2017 2017-01-01T05:00:00Z But a Republican is never a shoo-in in a state that gave Democrat Hillary Clinton one of her most lopsided wins, with a 27 percentage point victory over Trump. Massachusetts Democrats hope to tie GOP Gov. Baker to Trump 2016-12-31T05:00:00Z And it’s all because of their newly minted star, and a player who seems like a shoo-in for rookie of the year: Joel Embiid. The Best N.B.A. Games This Week: Knicks vs. Warriors, and Three Others 2016-12-12T05:00:00Z Had Mr Leung joined the race, the party would have tried to ensure he was a shoo-in. Hong Kong’s leader says he will not run again 2016-12-09T05:00:00Z With all the levers of power in Republican hands, right-to-work legislation looks like a shoo-in. The Spoils of the Republican State Conquest 2016-12-09T05:00:00Z Other snubs include Shawn Mendes, who was a shoo-in for best new artist, and Coldplay, who only earn one nomination for best music video and was shut out of the rock honors. 11 Grammy facts: Beyonce’s a rock star, Amy Schumer gets nod 2016-12-06T05:00:00Z Watching from the outside, it seemed as if Houston would be a shoo-in if the Big 12 decided to expand. Houston’s Ambition Cut by What It Can’t Offer: A Spot in the Power 5 2016-11-29T05:00:00Z Considered a shoo-in until the summer of 2015, she lost the support of many conservatives last autumn when she opened Germany’s borders to the refugees then streaming into Europe. Angela Merkel will run for a fourth term as chancellor of Germany 2016-11-21T05:00:00Z Early on, Giuliani was seen as a shoo-in for a top administration position, and he has openly campaigned for State. Trump mulls a secretary of state: Clone, crusader, statesman or clean slate? 2016-11-18T05:00:00Z Clinton was considered a shoo-in on Tuesday, meaning that no one thought that the DNC job would be open or that the 2020 Democratic nomination would even be a thing. What the DNC chair race tells us about the fight for the Democratic Party’s future 2016-11-13T05:00:00Z Niles said Davis is not a shoo-in for the job and will have to compete with other candidates. Report: Closing achievement gaps should be priority for D.C. schools chancellor 2016-11-03T04:00:00Z In plenty of places, Mr. Delaney, who had a successful business career before turning to politics in 2012, would be a shoo-in for reelection. Behold, a bipartisan congressman 2016-11-03T04:00:00Z Anyway, all this suggests Mrs. Clinton is not the shoo-in we assumed her to be this time last week. Hey, Trump Could Win! 2016-11-01T04:00:00Z With friends like that, isn’t López Rivera a shoo-in for release? 'I'm no threat' – will Obama pardon one of the world's longest-serving political prisoners? 2016-10-16T04:00:00Z And even in Jakarta, Ahok is by no means a shoo-in. Jakarta’s mayor inspires citizens to look past race and religion 2016-09-28T04:00:00Z Many here saw “Aquarius” as a shoo-in to represent the country at the Academy Awards. Brazilian Politics Smother a Film’s Oscar Ambitions 2016-09-27T04:00:00Z The district is heavily Democratic, so whoever wins the primary will be considered a shoo-in in November. Adriano Espaillat Tests the Role of Kingmaker After His Historic Primary Win 2016-09-04T04:00:00Z The last time the Horned Frogs went to Waco, a game-ending field goal cost them a perfect season and a shoo-in playoff spot. Games to Watch This College Football Season 2016-09-02T04:00:00Z Could Hillary somehow lose the shoo-in election against this... Democrats May Not Be Unified, but Their Convention Speakers Are 2016-07-25T04:00:00Z The bookies seemed to think that David Bowie’s Blackstar was a shoo-in, and you could see why. Skepta's Konnichiwa – a Mercury prize winner few can argue with | Alexis Petridis 2016-09-15T04:00:00Z The film, a breakout hit at the Sundance festival in January, had been considered an early awards shoo-in. Toronto film festival spotlights diversity - BBC News 2016-09-08T04:00:00Z And the Storm has a shoo-in for Rookie of the Year in Breanna Stewart, who could turn that team back into a dynasty. Welcome to Contention Town: All Seattle sports teams rife with possibilities 2016-08-27T04:00:00Z Whether that shoo-in status was earned on merit or a result of the propitious timing of its premiere will likely be debated as “Birth” faces a second wave of reviews in Toronto. With a cloud over 'Birth of a Nation,' which awards contenders might avert #OscarsSoWhite3? 2016-08-22T04:00:00Z Could Hillary somehow lose the shoo-in election against this political neophyte? Democrats May Not Be Unified, but Their Convention Speakers Are 2016-07-25T04:00:00Z That still sets him apart from the pros, most of whom are now convinced Mrs. Clinton is a shoo-in. Dilbert Explains Donald Trump 2016-08-19T04:00:00Z The three-time world champion and practical shoo-in for the Olympic all-around gold on Thursday completely flubbed the event in which she now performs the world’s most difficult move. What Makes Simone Biles Unlike Any Other Gymnast in the World 2016-08-11T04:00:00Z After all, Candidate X is a shoo-in, right, so why take the time off work to canvass and vote? Dems, don’t get happy: Despite big media narratives of a Clinton runaway victory, 100 days is a lifetime in politics 2016-08-06T04:00:00Z Longtime Republican operative Sally Bradshaw tried to remake the GOP so its candidate would be a shoo-in this November. RNC 'autopsy' co-author gives up on the Republican Party 2016-08-01T04:00:00Z And while both would have been a shoo-in on just about any other team, neither of them won their case for Team USA. American women trump men in medal pursuit at Rio Olympics 2016-07-30T04:00:00Z After building popularity and name ID on the airwaves, Pence was a shoo-in to win a south central Indiana congressional district. 'Happy warrior': Pence's team-up with Trump brings out hopes and fears in Indiana 2016-07-16T04:00:00Z The Hoosier State is still a challenge for Bayh, Hershey says, since "Indiana is never a shoo-in for a Democrat." Evan Bayh to Seek Senate Return 2016-07-11T04:00:00Z Another Wimbledon tournament begins on June 27th and he is far from a shoo-in to win it. Andy Murray and tennis grand slams 2016-06-23T04:00:00Z The show is considered shoo-in for Best Musical, the top award. 'Hamilton' effect expected to swell TV audience for 2016 Tony Awards 2016-06-12T04:00:00Z Just as important, he’s “far from a shoo-in to win” in November, Ms. Navaro said. Marco Rubio confidantes not sold on Senate run despite GOP push 2016-05-29T04:00:00Z Although Clinton begins the race with advantages, she is far from a shoo-in. What a post-Trump Republican Party might look like 2016-05-16T04:00:00Z Will Sanders supporters go to the polls if they think Clinton is a shoo-in for the nomination? Five things to watch for in the Indiana primary 2016-05-03T04:00:00Z If his sketch at Saturday night’s White House Correspondents Dinner was any indication, he could be a shoo-in for a job as a brand ambassador. President Obama's Next Job? Brand Ambassador! 2016-05-02T04:00:00Z So why is the SNP a shoo-in for a third term in government? Opposition reshuffle 2016-04-28T04:00:00Z In the Lower Manhattan race for Mr. Silver’s seat, Alice Cancel, a Democrat, would normally be a shoo-in. New York Today: Special Elections 2016-04-19T04:00:00Z Until Edwards became a candidate on fire, Van Hollen seemed like a shoo-in. A black woman in the Senate: ‘When she sits there, we all sit there.’ 2016-04-11T04:00:00Z Absurd because he is the league’s reigning most valuable player and a shoo-in to win the award again. Stephen Curry Sees Room for Improvement. Seriously. 2016-03-17T04:00:00Z O’Neal is a shoo-in for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame this year, his first of eligibility. Tales of young Shaq include bad pants, great sense of humor 2016-03-06T05:00:00Z Its star, Leonardo DiCaprio, appears to be a shoo-in to land his first Academy Award in his fifth nomination. As protests swirl, Oscars have feel of high-stakes showdown 2016-02-28T05:00:00Z Sanders looks like a shoo-in in his home state. A Huge Week for Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton 2016-02-23T05:00:00Z Let’s dispel with this fiction once and for all that Marco Rubio is a shoo-in to be the establishment choice in the Republican presidential race. Who had the worst week in Washington? Marco Rubio. 2016-02-12T05:00:00Z That’s chiefly because his rival for the Democratic nomination, Hillary Clinton, is hardly a shoo-in. I’ve felt the Bern. And Jeremy Corbyn, you’re no Senator Sanders | Jonathan Freedland 2016-02-12T05:00:00Z Things could get worse for Hillary before they get better: “While Clinton might indeed be a shoo-in in South Carolina, that isn't so clearly the case in Nevada,” writes Aaron Blake. The Daily 202: Both parties gird for long nominating battles after New Hampshire primary 2016-02-10T05:00:00Z He defeated Hillary Clinton, who was long widely regarded as a shoo-in for the nomination, by more than twenty-one percentage points. Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump Ride the Populist Wave 2016-02-10T05:00:00Z It quickly became clear, however, that Truman was no shoo-in. The Primary Election That Put New Hampshire on the Political Map 2016-02-09T05:00:00Z I don’t think it’s going to be a shoo-in, that you just walk back into office. Vincent Gray tests the waters and weighs a return to D.C. politics 2016-02-02T05:00:00Z Mr Dung was once thought a shoo-in for party leader. Changing of the guard—but then again, perhaps not 2016-01-14T05:00:00Z I don’t want to jinx it, but people are saying it’s a shoo-in for Hinge of the Year. Happy Holidays from Microsoft 2015-12-16T05:00:00Z As recently as the summer the chancellor, in her tenth year in office, appeared a shoo-in for the next federal election in 2017. Ursula major 2015-12-10T05:00:00Z This is not to say Trump is a shoo-in for the Republican nomination. Latest polling leaves Republicans insiders even more discouraged 2015-12-02T05:00:00Z The latter is considered a shoo-in for the biggest athletic spectator event in the world. Artificial Wave Pools: A Landlocked Surfer’s Solution? 2015-12-01T05:00:00Z To those unversed in the partisan quarreling that defines today’s Congress, the law known as the Zadroga Act seemed a shoo-in for renewal. Will Congress renew law providing health benefits for Sept. 11 first responders? 2015-11-13T05:00:00Z LEXINGTON, Ky. — Young, telegenic and news media savvy, State Auditor Adam Edelen looked like a shoo-in for re-election when Democrats gathered in a horse barn here for a buffet dinner late last month. In Obama Era, G.O.P. Bolsters Grip in the States 2015-11-12T05:00:00Z An even-tempered lawyer who studied in America and Britain, she looks a shoo-in as the next president. Hands across the water 2015-11-04T05:00:00Z But it's a shoo-in to score an all-time ratings high for NBCUniversal's business news cable network. Why CNBC is counting on the next Republican debate to raise its profile and revenue 2015-10-28T04:00:00Z With Huertas now a shoo-in for the final roster, there are only two spots left, assuming the Lakers keep 15 players. Marcelo Huertas makes another strong point in Lakers' 104-102 victory over Portland 2015-10-19T04:00:00Z And Mrs Clinton’s slide, from shoo-in to damaged goods, has left some Democrats casting about for a back-up in an almost-empty field. Berning up 2015-10-08T04:00:00Z Freedom Caucus members said they had not yet decided who should be the next speaker, but they warned that the front-runner, Mr. McCarthy, the majority leader, was hardly a shoo-in. Hard-Line Republicans Flex Muscle as Election of House Speaker Looms 2015-10-07T04:00:00Z McCarthy and other Republicans, including Boehner, have since worked to walk back those comments, but they cast some doubt on his position as a shoo-in for the speakership. Nancy Pelosi calls for special House committee on gun violence 2015-10-03T04:00:00Z They know that it’s not a shoo-in in Congress. Negotiators signal that they’re close to final accord on Asia Pacific trade deal 2015-10-01T04:00:00Z Broadwayworld.com called it "a shoo-in success" while the Guardian said it offered "a rousing tribute to feminist principles". Lesbian love story Tipping the Velvet earns strong reviews - BBC News 2015-09-29T04:00:00Z The No. 2 Republican in the House is often such a shoo-in for the speaker’s job that the fight for that lower post generates the fiercest competition among lawmakers climbing the ranks. Kevin McCarthy Expected to Seek Speaker John Boehner’s Post in House 2015-09-25T04:00:00Z Third-party candidates face huge disadvantages but McAfee considers himself a shoo-in because of his "very large and very dedicated fan base." Software guru McAfee seeks White House as Cyber Party candidate 2015-09-10T04:00:00Z Under different circumstances, Anastasia Lin would be a shoo-in for Miss World. Anastasia Lin: a Falun Gong practitioner seeking the Miss World crown – in China 2015-08-27T04:00:00Z Longtime Democratic governor Jeanne Shaheen was poised to run against him in a general election and looked like a shoo-in if Smith was the nominee. Meet the unlikely political operative behind Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign 2015-08-20T04:00:00Z The treaty wasn’t a shoo-in in Canada, said Pearkes, the author. Columbia River: B.C. residents want stable reservoir levels 2015-08-15T04:00:00Z Not that this match is a shoo-in for the title holders. Chelsea v Swansea City: Premier League – as it happened 2015-08-08T04:00:00Z Good thing for him, Malbin says: "Bush is definitely not a shoo-in, even though he's got more money than everybody else." Mission: Impossible? 2015-07-31T04:00:00Z There was no doubt as to the successor — the energetic and popular assistant director was a shoo-in. Lifelong learning: Science professors need leadership training 2015-07-14T04:00:00Z A reversal of fortunes was a shoo-in to occur. Why Recent Stock Market Correction Won't Hurt China 2015-07-09T04:00:00Z But Fifa on March 3 changed it to July 4, Independence Day, making some observers claim the USA was a shoo-in because it was on the 212th aniversary of the Declaration of Independence. How USA was chosen to host World Cup 94: the inside story of a historic day 2015-07-04T04:00:00Z Not that this match is a shoo-in for the title holders. Chelsea v Swansea City: Premier League – as it happened 2015-08-08T04:00:00Z To that point it is useful to look back six years, when almost everyone believed that New York Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton was a shoo-in to win the Democratic presidential nomination. Don't Dismiss Donald Trump's Ability to Shape the 2016 Race 2015-06-29T04:00:00Z Veteran Steve Smith is a shoo-in to start in September, but no one else is guaranteed extensive playing time. Perriman appears to be a good catch for Ravens 2015-06-17T04:00:00Z Branch, signed to a new two-year deal, is in the mix but not a shoo-in. Pats defenders line up to replace departing Wilfork 2015-06-17T04:00:00Z Since then, they’ve explained the criteria and I was like, ‘Oh, OK! I was a shoo-in!’ Can Mars One colonise the red planet? 2015-05-30T04:00:00Z And securing the party’s nomination for 2017 will not be a shoo-in. Republicans in name aussi 2015-05-28T04:00:00Z It was almost assumed that Jason Gillespie, another Australian, was a shoo-in. Bayliss: An exciting choice as coach 2015-05-26T04:00:00Z Ivy Leaguer: A proud Princeton graduate, Mr. Cruz would be a shoo-in under this rule. Going Rogue and Bizarre at the Republican Debates 2015-05-21T04:00:00Z He’s not a shoo-in, of course, and much will depend on how desperate Mrs. Clinton is a year from now. JOSEPH CURL: Julian Castro Hillary Clinton’s only vice presidential prospect, source says 2015-05-10T04:00:00Z And if he can face the elitist multimillionaire Mrs. Clinton, he might just be a shoo-in. JOSEPH CURL: Chris Christie down, not out as Republican presidential candidate 2015-05-03T04:00:00Z Open title in 2003 figures to make him a shoo-in for the World Golf Hall of Fame. Jim Furyk is short on power, long on determination 2015-04-21T04:00:00Z “Wait until this manager hears my ideas for the department. I’ll be a shoo-in for the job!” Don't Solve Your Manager's Problem In The Job Interview 2015-04-03T04:00:00Z “She looks like a shoo-in, but you never know,” he said. Today in Politics: Health Fix Heralds Rare Moment of Congressional Compromise 2015-03-26T04:00:00Z It’s hard to imagine Yitzhak Rabin warning his supporters that “Arab voters are coming out in droves,” as Netanyahu, terrified of losing what was supposed to be a shoo-in election, did on Tuesday. Neocon’s racial bait-and-switch: How John Podhoretz excuses blatant bigotry 2015-03-18T04:00:00Z When he called the early election in November, Netanyahu seemed a shoo-in, but somewhere things went wrong. AP Analysis: In fractured Israel, all electoral bets are off 2015-03-14T04:00:00Z Now, Moore is considered a shoo-in for best actress. Oscar race is all about timing (except when it’s not) 2015-02-12T05:00:00Z He was not the oldest son, so wasn't the obvious shoo-in. What does Kim Jong-un really want? 2015-01-27T05:00:00Z And the warm critical reception of “Argo” made Affleck seem like shoo-in for a Best Director nomination. Could 'Selma' be the next 'Argo'? 2015-01-16T05:00:00Z As a result, he was a shoo-in for the 30 Under 30 Class of 2015 in the music category. 30 Under 30: Nine Questions With Ed Sheeran 2015-01-05T05:00:00Z She’s a shoo-in for her party’s nomination, leaving the rest of the Democratic field in her dust by more than 50 percentage points, and she has clean shot at the White House after that. Your 2014 guide to 2016 presidential contenders 2014-12-23T05:00:00Z Carroll would’t commit to Carpenter starting but said the extra week made it “a shoo-in” that he will be ready to play. Seahawks coach Pete Carroll: Marshawn Lynch 'had a really good week' but Cooper Helfet will miss 49ers game 2014-11-26T05:00:00Z That he’s “back” to being the shoo-in for the Republican Party presidential nomination that many considered him to be in 2013, when he was securing a blowout reelection. No, Chris Christie isn’t “back”: Why he may be confident, but his moment has passed 2014-11-24T05:00:00Z Former Albuquerque Mayor Martin Chavez said that ambivalence as a result of the pummeling Clinton’s campaign received six years ago, when many Democrats considered her a shoo-in as the Democratic nominee. Hillary's 2016 Campaign is Ready, Hypothetically Speaking 2014-11-21T05:00:00Z Carell, who was named the most outstanding performer of the year by the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, is considered a shoo-in for a best actor nomination. Steve Carell vows not to ‘play it safe anymore’ 2014-11-19T05:00:00Z The governor once was considered a shoo-in for a second term, while his opponent was considered a laughingstock for losing badly for governor six years ago. News Guide: Colorado's 2014 Elections 2014-11-04T05:00:00Z Even if you only apply to jobs for which you believe yourself to be well-qualified or even perfect, no job is a shoo-in. 6 Hard Truths Every Job Seeker Should Know 2014-10-21T04:00:00Z Nonetheless, the Democratic Governors Association is spending millions on negative advertisements attacking Hogan, something a party committee doesn’t typically do for shoo-in candidates. Amid voter anger, Democrats struggle to lock down Northeast governorships In 1987, a year before the next presidential election, Hart was widely viewed as a shoo-in for the Democratic nomination and the probable winner of the general election. Book review: ‘All the Truth Is Out,’ on the rise of modern political scandal, by Matt Bai To those who believe Chelsea is a shoo-in for the knockout stage, Mourinho says: “The group is more difficult than people think.” Chelsea big favorite in Champions League group 2014-09-16T04:00:00Z So while Orman would be far from a shoo-in to vote for every Democratic position, he would certainly not be involved in any alliances with the Republicans. Democrat Drops Out Of Kansas Senate Race, Clearing Way For Independent 2014-09-04T04:00:00Z Gallacher was a shoo-in after his response to the challenge of trying to qualify in Italy last Sunday. Ryder Cup: McGinley goes on gut feel 2014-09-03T04:00:00Z A week ago, Hunter Mahan won The Barclays and suddenly was looked upon as a shoo-in. Palmer opens with a 63 to lead Deutsche Bank 2014-08-30T04:00:00Z Mr Farage is expected to win the vote but he insists he is no "shoo-in". Farage faces Thanet selection vote 2014-08-26T04:00:00Z If the winner needed to get two-thirds of the vote, Manfred might be a shoo-in. Baseball commissioner vote could result in a coup As recently as January, Beck was viewed by most to be a shoo-in to win reappointment. Charlie Beck receives second term as LAPD chief 2014-08-12T04:00:00Z Just before the demonstrations last year, her approval ratings were in the high 60s and nobody doubted that she would be a shoo-in for a second term this year. Sepp Blatter: why football deserves better than Fifa's toxic president 2014-06-22T04:00:00Z Mr. Scalise, 48, has a lead in the early vote count, but he is not a shoo-in to succeed the current whip, Representative Kevin McCarthy of California. Steve Scalise, Running for Majority Whip, Gets Lift From Fellow Southerners 2014-06-19T04:00:00Z Sports analysts and even economists at financial heavyweights such as Itau and Goldman Sachs believed Brazil was a shoo-in to win the World Cup final at Rio de Janeiro’s Maracanã stadium on July 13. In Brazil Media, 'Choradeira' Over FIFA World Cup Draw With Mexico 2014-06-18T04:00:00Z Republicans, still stunned that a presumptive shoo-in like Cantor had lost, say they're still trying to figure out what lessons can be learned from the development. Eric Cantor's Loss Changes the Game on Capitol Hill 2014-06-16T04:00:00Z He’s a shoo-in to win the heavily Democratic congressional district in the fall. On Craigslist, someone is giving Cantor a leg up Big Brown, another undefeated contender, another supposed shoo-in, ran most of the race in third place, seemingly primed to vault into the lead. 12 Belmont Stakes Contenders Who Just Missed Out on a Triple Crown 2014-06-06T04:00:00Z Mrs. Ernst is anything but a shoo-in for November — she trailed Democratic primary winner Bruce Braley by 5 percentage points in the most recent polling. Joni Ernst, a telegenic mother and Iraq vet, has Iowa Republicans hopeful 2014-06-04T04:00:00Z But that is not to say that he’s a total shoo-in for another term. Lindsay Graham’s big scare: How an ex-con reality star could ruin his life 2014-05-14T04:00:00Z It could have been a shoo-in for Ukhrul, but for the fact that Muivah’s U.G., while endorsing the Naga People’s Front, had fallen back on its old reliance on brute force. India Ink: India’s Divisions Writ Small in a Frontier State 2014-05-05T10:57:52Z Known locally as Jokowi, the Jakarta governor is widely regarded as a shoo-in for top job in the world's third-largest democracy. Indonesian presidential hopeful Jokowi leaps ahead in opinion polls 2014-04-02T11:56:43Z But since then the crown has gone unclaimed, tantalizingly so, with one supposed shoo-in after another failing to complete the sweep. 12 Belmont Stakes Contenders Who Just Missed Out on a Triple Crown 2014-06-06T04:00:00Z It looked like he would be a shoo-in to get at least special temporary membership on the PGA Tour. Americans Get Top Seed for New International Crown 2014-04-01T20:49:10Z With Congress configured and Bachelet a likely shoo-in, Sunday's election is almost seen as a formality. Bachelet seen easily defeating childhood playmate in Chile election 2013-12-11T16:35:00Z "Obduction really does feel like it'd be a shoo-in if it wasn't currently a pile of napkin scrawlings and a series of excited hand gestures," . Myst creators seek cash for new game 2013-10-18T10:23:54Z Bachelet's amiable style, her promise to combat steep inequality in the world's No. 1 copper producer and a weakened right position the pediatrician-turned-politician as a near shoo-in. Bachelet way ahead of the pack, but Chile runoff likely: poll 2013-10-17T16:13:56Z Any other player assembling his line-up of wins would be a shoo-in for the award. Who are the PGA player of the year contenders? 2013-09-23T10:34:33Z Until early July, the campaign was expected to be a shoo-in for Scott M. Stringer, the Manhattan borough president, who was running unopposed. The Other Races 2013-09-09T14:22:48Z The winner of the comptroller race is seen as a likely shoo-in for the job given a Republican has not won the post in over six decades. NYC Comptroller's race: borough boss vs. Wall St. sheriff 2013-09-08T12:15:50Z The bigger draw may be the smaller race — comptroller, where Scott M. Stringer, the mild-mannered Manhattan borough president, was a shoo-in until former Gov. City Room: New York Today: Debate Day 2013-08-09T10:26:08Z Like Youngs, Mako Vunipola's extraordinary progress this season is set to be similarly rewarded, with Adam Jones a shoo-in at tight-head. Shane Williams call-up: The show-stopper returns 2013-06-16T05:51:40Z In a country where political parties are distinguished not by policies but by personalities, Widodo seems a shoo-in for president - if he decides to run. Insight: Presidency beckons for Jakarta's rags-to-riches governor 2013-06-02T00:17:29Z This year, no candidate in the field of 11 so far is considered a shoo-in. In Earlier Mayoral Races, Lessons but Little Direction 2013-05-26T18:23:26Z I think Rajat was a shoo-in for election to managing director, and frankly I don’t think anyone had a chance against him. Rajat Gupta’s Lust for Zeros 2013-05-17T11:00:20Z You could argue that the fascination with 2016 derives from the fact that there will be no incumbent seeking a second-term, and no shoo-in incumbent vice president, and a fairly open field in both parties. Go away, 2016 presidential obsession! 2013-05-13T11:45:00Z In my experience, people often mistake their aptitude for cooking or passion for food as a shoo-in for business success. Starting a food business: Q&A roundup 2013-05-06T09:06:46Z A year ago he was a world-class winger and a shoo-in for the Lions. Chris Ashton's tackling defended by England's caretaker defence coach 2013-04-02T23:00:02Z Pitching-thin clubs like the Colorado Rockies are thought to want a look at Garland and he'd seem a shoo-in to land a spot there barring a complete collapse in his game. M's won't commit to Garland as a starter, so he elects to leave 2013-03-23T05:06:08Z Stuart Broad is no longer a shoo-in for England's Test team. England's long run to the Ashes begins against New Zealand in Dunedin 2013-03-02T22:00:02Z The last two matches between these two sides have finished 5-2 but despite Arsenal's struggles of late, a Spurs win isn't a shoo-in. The Fiver 2013-03-01T15:54:09Z But opinion polls still count Netanyahu as a shoo-in to enlist right-wing parties after the vote and form the next coalition government. Netanyahu takes on the world in Israeli election campaign 2013-01-08T17:01:55Z Once a shoo-in as a Solheim Cup captain, Pepper quickly became an afterthought except in the booth. Dottie Pepper leaves NBA Sports after 8 years 2012-12-18T19:49:08Z Many would guess the latter, since Abramovich seems to care little for long-term plans or solutions, which is why Guardiola may not be the shoo-in everyone thinks. Is Pep Guardiola Roman Abramovich's logical pick to manage Chelsea? 2012-11-28T13:05:07Z We had thought Paul Tucker was a shoo-in, but we were wrong. Mark Carney appointed as Bank of England governor: reaction 2012-11-26T18:13:05Z Li is now tipped to become either a vice chairman of parliament or vice president in March, while Wang is a shoo-in to become a vice premier, the sources said. Exclusive: China's backroom powerbrokers block reform candidates - sources 2012-11-21T01:19:42Z Still, he’s claiming he’s still a shoo-in for reelection, releasing a poll showing him 13 points ahead of his Democratic challenger. Who says Washington isn’t lively? 2012-10-29T21:47:22Z One would have thought Michael Laudrup, Rodgers's successor and once a player of considerable intelligence, would have been a shoo-in at the Liberty Stadium, but things there seem to be going awry. St George's must slay long-ball monster to free England 2012-10-12T13:27:00Z Verdict Still the most likely outcome, but no longer a shoo-in. The man in charge of the Olympic Park's next incarnation 2012-10-10T19:01:26Z But the Barinas episode is a reminder of why he’s no longer considered an overwhelming shoo-in – and why a Capriles victory is no longer unthinkable. Chávez's Re-election Bid: Is Latin America's Left Stumbling? 2012-10-06T17:05:40Z This is a new addition to this year's Open lineup, boasting organic meat and produce from local sources, which is a shoo-in to appeal to the fashionably eco-conscious New York crowd. Straight Sets: U.S. Open Food of the Day: Shortrib Sandwich 2012-08-29T19:00:48Z A man of his experience might hope to be a shoo-in. Hugh Muir's diary 2012-08-28T21:50:00Z Easily, as it turned out, but it was never the pre-match shoo-in it appears now. The Joy of Six: great Liverpool v Manchester City matches 2012-08-24T08:56:54Z There was no sweet ending for American vault specialist McKayla Maroney, who had been a shoo-in for the top prize on the apparatus after not putting a foot wrong all week. British hopes undone by tiebreak rule 2012-08-05T19:54:59Z Venezuela's firebrand socialist president is no longer a shoo-in to win re-election on Oct. Chávez's Re-election Bid: Is Latin America's Left Stumbling? 2012-10-06T17:05:40Z He's considered a virtual shoo-in in the general election. IHT Rendezvous: The Tea Party Senators 2012-08-05T19:45:25Z Given this sort of anaemic sports coverage, even Bradley Wiggins would have struggled to be a shoo-in for a knighthood 64 years ago. London 2012 notebook: Botox battle is London's premier event 2012-08-04T23:06:34Z But with budget cuts, even Mars sample return is no shoo-in. Planetary Science Is Busting Budgets 2012-07-26T19:06:39Z After finishing third in the USA Diving Winter National Championship this year, Viola was not a shoo-in for one of the two spots in individual platform diving on the Olympic team. Viola overcomes injuries, bulimia to reach London 2012-07-24T21:45:52Z Already, Olympics or no, he is rated as a shoo-in for BBC's Sports Personality of the Year, with Coral cutting his odds to 5-4. Bradley Wiggins: the undisputed king of the road 2012-07-21T23:04:33Z Adharanand Finn is the author of Running with the Kenyans, published by Faber & Faber Rudisha is probably the biggest shoo-in for gold in any track event at the Games. London 2012: Kenya's runners aim to drag golden haul from the disarray 2012-07-16T11:28:57Z Beckham was the bookmakers' favourite to lead Team GB into the stadium, though he was no shoo-in as the selection process involves each athlete in the GB team casting a vote. London 2012: Who will carry the union flag at the opening ceremony? 2012-06-30T20:00:06Z Not long ago, Oliver, a Howard University product who trains in Florida, appeared to be a shoo-in. London 2012: Hurdler David Oliver hopes to return to form at trials 2012-06-29T01:13:27Z In that same instant, the economy would have appeared back on track; pundits would be talking about Obama’s shoo-in second term; global investors would feel reassured. It’s the Economy: How to Make Jobs Disappear 2012-06-19T12:37:55Z “I’m not so sure this makes him a shoo-in on my ballot, but I haven’t ruled him out,” said Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune in an e-mail. Clemens, Bonds and Sosa to Be Judged by Baseball Hall of Fame Voters 2012-06-19T00:39:27Z He is still not a shoo-in for the starting lineup but support for the Schalke striker is growing. Euro 2012: Holland – the secrets behind the players 2012-06-01T13:00:01Z He was one of few players to emerge with any credit in the 2-0 defeat against Spain in October and is a shoo-in for a place in the starting XI at Euro 2012. Euro 2012: Czech Republic profile - Theodor Gebre Selassie 2012-05-29T14:00:03Z Some called him "the next director general of the BBC" because of his intricate understanding of media-related legislation, which, a former colleague joked, meant that he was a shoo-in for Britain's biggest broadcasting job. Jeremy Hunt adviser's evidence could skewer his former boss 2012-05-22T21:58:38Z Morgan Chase & Co. and Goldman Sachs Group Inc. Morgan Stanley, which won the coveted lead left spot in the deal, was considered a shoo-in for its experience in technology IPOs. Facebook Prices Its IPO at $38 2012-05-18T03:03:11Z Clemens' statistics normally would be more than enough to put him in the Hall of Fame on the first ballot, but he'll be far from a shoo-in when he becomes eligible next year. 9 months later, Clemens back for perjury retrial 2012-04-15T16:19:39Z Either way, she would appear to be a shoo-in to get the required 27 points this year. Tseng in a league of her own 2012-03-27T21:53:11Z He’s a shoo-in in his old gubernatorial stomping grounds of Massachusetts, which will assign 41 delegates proportionally. Super Tuesday: In Ohio, a Crucial Test for Romney 2012-03-01T11:05:00Z She barely fought off her Republican challenger in 2010 but was expected to be a shoo-in for re-election if she had decided to run this year. Gabrielle Giffords Says She?s Leaving the House 2012-01-23T04:01:45Z She barely fought off her Republican challenger in 2010, but was expected to be a shoo-in for re-election had she decided to run this year. The Caucus: Gabrielle Giffords Says She Will Resign From Congress 2012-01-22T22:46:39Z “They never positioned this deal as a layup, or an automatic shoo-in.” Deutsche Boerse CEO to Meet NYSE to Discuss Opposition to Merger 2012-01-10T19:59:01Z Goldman was seen initially as a shoo-in for leading the offering. Goldman, Morgan Stanley Fight for Facebook Gold 2011-12-29T23:02:03Z For much of this year, Mitt Romney’s status as default front-runner in the Republican nomination fight rested in large measure on the assumption that he was a shoo-in to win the New Hampshire primary. Mitt Romney's New Hampshire Nightmare 2011-12-13T10:10:00Z At one time, it looked like the President was going to be a shoo-in. Obama: Connecting the Dots to Win 2011-10-27T20:45:26Z Not that the Ducks are a shoo-in to host. Good news, bad news: Pac-12 team with best record gets to host football championship game 2011-10-12T03:04:04Z If there were such a vote at the dawn of the season, he would have been a shoo-in for Least Likely to Contend for the Cup this week. PGA Season-Ender Sends Players Back to Math Class 2011-09-22T01:04:23Z Anyone venturing to ask Gibson about individual honors for his team does so at his own risk, especially any suggestion that he's a shoo-in for NL manager of the year. Diamondbacks rise from ashes to dominate West 2011-09-15T22:27:18Z But when , there will be no shoo-in to start the season in Washington because the Capitals might not need one. Washington Capitals head into rookie camp without many roster spots available 2011-09-10T23:14:49Z He’s a shoo-in for the AL Cy Young Award already. Tigers? Justin Verlander forcing voters to determine absolute value 2011-09-12T15:25:49Z But when 24 prospects take the ice for rookie camp Sunday, there will be no shoo-in to start the season in Washington, because the Capitals might not need one. Washington Capitals head into rookie camp without many roster spots available 2011-09-10T23:14:49Z It’s an interesting year for rookie camp, in the sense that there isn’t a player who is a shoo-in for the NHL roster at the start of the season. Players to watch in Capitals rookie camp 2011-09-10T19:23:17Z I reckon Apes is a shoo-in for the visual effects Oscar race and, who knows, it might even earn an Academy Award best picture nomination. Rise of the Planet of the Apes goes box office bananas in first weekend 2011-08-08T14:53:36Z The critics are rarely kind, but Sandler remains a shoo-in for box office glory. Leonardo DiCaprio is highest paid Hollywood actor 2011-08-02T13:53:11Z Given all that - and with the country's collective state of mind so fearful and uncertain - an effective left-wing opposition leader should surely be a shoo-in. Socialist hopes 2011-07-13T00:07:35Z There would seem to be a shoo-in or two for this. City Room: Street Vendor Awards Add a Category for Heroism 2011-04-19T14:31:33Z Castañeda messed up much earlier, thinking that his eight years as mayor made him a shoo-in. Peru's Presidential Vote: Looking Out for No. 2 2011-04-09T05:50:00Z |
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