There goes the GOP base — and probably both houses

[caledesi]

The Republican base, that vaunted entity whose every mood swing has controlled the zigs and zags of the Bush administration policy, has moved out, according to the latest Gallup polling. Karl Rove’s heroic efforts to preserve its fealty have failed to move Republican base voters. Karl cannot compensate for Bush’s failure to project his issues as the midterm disaster for the Republican Party nears.

The Gallup poll of Oct. 6-8 shows that, in the wake of the Foley scandal, the number of “white frequent churchgoers” who are planning to vote Republican has dropped from 58 percent to 47 percent since last month. The margin of their support for Republicans over Democrats, 26 percentage points in September, has entirely disappeared and the parties are tied among this core element of the Republican base.

The Gallup poll also reveals that Democrats now win all eight major issues, including terrorism and morality. Asked which party would do more to enhance “moral standards in the country,” Democrats now win 47 to 36! And on terrorism, Democrats now have a 47-to-42-percent advantage.

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link: http://thehill.com/thehill/export/TheHill/Comment/DickMorris/101806.html

[WCGreen]

1. That poll is ages ago in this abreviated election cycle....

Things could turn...

But Blackwells poor performance in Ohio will likely result in a feeling of apathy amongst the strong evangelical vote here in Ohio.... That is a great sign for those dem's on down the ticket...

[caledesi]

2. My bad. LOL! nt