Record low primary turnout could spell trouble for the GOP

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http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061006/ap_on_el_ge/primary_turnout

HINGTON - A record low primary turnout and voter disgust for politics could spell trouble for Republicans trying to keep control of the House and Senate.

Only 15 percent of eligible voters cast primary ballots this year, breaking the 19 percent low record from the last two midterm elections, according to an American University study. But frustrations with President Bush, the Iraq war and a congressional scandal involving lurid messages could increase turnout in the November elections — and the voters most mobilized won't be Republicans.

"If the election were held tomorrow, the Republicans would be extraordinarily in trouble," said Curtis Gans, director of American University's Center for Study of the American Electorate. "It makes independents and Democrats much more likely to vote Democratic. It may make some Republicans sufficiently unhappy to stay home.

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1. Yes, you know those millions of evangelical Christians that voted in 2004

for Bush after staying home in 2000, the ones KKKarl Rove mentioned? I think Foley has triggered their gag reflex and they're staying home for these midterms. If I were in their place, I know I sure would.