It's the time of the year when pundits are analyzing the recent election and predicting what will happen in the new Congress during 2013.

I heed you a warning in the words of Winston Churchill, "Politics is the ability to foretell what is going to happen tomorrow, next week, next month and next year. And to have the ability afterwards to explain why it didn't happen."

There has been a significant amount of discussion and speculation surrounding the political ramifications of what appears to be, a status quo election. Yes, the mix of Republicans and Democrats has not significantly changed. Yes, as I've said before, we are still dealing with 535 women and men. However, I challenge the concept that we will see legislative initiatives dealt with in the same manner as past congresses. I know from experience that the composition, character and activities of the House and Senate are driven by individual members, often only a handful of which can have a significant impact.