Weinstein must surely have regrets for his lurid exploitation of aspiring actresses, now that he is spending the rest of his life in prison, but it is a pretty sure bet that Trumpov remains unrepentant.

But he knows, too, that the U.S. is not a sure bet, and he could face deportation once he enters.

“His poise, his confidence, his belief in himself, obviously his work ethic to be ready and prepared for the moment,” Jackson said, rattling off the qualities that make Murray such a sure bet in the clutch.

Buxton is healthy again and on track to be the regular center fielder, with Matt Wallner in left field and Max Kepler in right field, but multi-position player Willi Castro was the only other sure bet for the opening day roster with reliable outfield experience.

Given her strong record steering the European response to both the pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, she is seen as a relatively sure bet to keep the job, which is not elected but decided in negotiations among European Union leaders.