CNN Poll Shows GOP Erasing Popularity Gap In Congress
With less than a year before the 2010 mid term elections a CNN poll indicates the public has divided thought on who can best lead the nation. The CNN poll released Thursday based on interviews with 1,014 Americans, shows the GOP closing the popularity gap. Forty percent of those questioned believe the U.S. would be better off with Dem's leading Congress. Thirty nine percent think the country would be better off with Repub's at the helm. The Dem's enjoyed a twenty five point advantage following Obama's ascendancy to the highest office in the nation in January. The significant loss of this formidable advantage in so short of time is truly stunning. Of particular note is that since August support for Dem's controlling Congress has declined fastest in the Northeast and the Pacific Rim, two of the most liberal Dem strongholds in the Nation. Quick summary of polling results: * 19% of respondents said the shape of the c...