Republicans Positioned for 2010 Takeback?
The latest Gallup poll suggests that the Republican victories in New Jersey and Virginia gubernatorial races are indicators of the future rather than one-offs, as Democrats claim.
Money quote:
Roughly a year before the 2010 midterm elections, Republicans seem well-positioned to win back some of their congressional losses in 2006 and 2008. Independents are increasingly coming to prefer the Republican candidate for Congress, and now favor the GOP by 22 points. Political conditions could still shift between now and Election Day to create a more favorable environment for Democratic candidates, but a Republican lead on the generic ballot among registered voters has been a sign of a strong Republican showing at the polls in the coming election.
Now if only we could get a poll that suggests that Republicans and Independents were turning to conservatives.
Hat tip to Noel Sheppard, who wonders How Will Media Report GOP Beating Democrats in New Gallup Poll?
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