AP Poll: Congressional Democrats Favored in '06 Election

[Thom Little]

In an ominous election-year sign for Republicans, Americans are leaning sharply toward giving Democrats control of Congress, an AP-Ipsos poll finds. Democrats are favored 49 percent to 36 percent.

The poll was taken this week as Republican lobbyist Jack Abramoff pleaded guilty to tax evasion, fraud and corruption charges and agreed to aid a federal investigation of members of Congress and other government officials.

President Bush's job approval remains low 40 percent in the AP-Ipsos poll. About as many approve of his handling of Iraq, where violence against Iraqis and U.S. troops has been surging.

"I don't think anyone is hitting the panic button," said Rich Bond, a former Republican National Committee chairman. "But there is an acute recognition of the grim environment that both parties are operating in."

"If the Democrats had any leadership or any message, they could be poised for a good year," Bond said. "But in the absence of that, they have not been able to capitalize on Republican woes. Because of the size of the GOP majority, Democrats have to run the board, and I don't see that happening."


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[Vincardog]

1. Because of the size of the GOP CORRUPTION, Democrats WILL run the board,

American will not be fooled again

[JWS]

2. pssh, Dems'll be them ajority before 06 elections

This Abramoff probe will force so many to resign that whether or not we win in 06, Dems will be the majority befor ethe elections. Can anybody say "quicky impeachment?"

[AX10]

6. The Dems will get the majority in the house at least.

20-35 seats. Hopefully a 50/50 senate, at least.

[blue neen]

3. This is what we want to hear.

Every day brings more bad news for the Bush administration and the Rebubs. Today it was Duke Cunningham wearing a wire.

The GOP can't be run out of office fast enough. The damage they have done to our country will take generations to repair.

[ecoalex]

4. Don't underestimate the DLC anchor weighing the ship down

The Clintons et al will cloud, disperse, dispell any message Dean puts out, they will be along unwillingly, they like it the way it is NOW.They get the $$$ and vote with the repugs selling out us.

[Vincardog]

5. How they vote is not as important as how WE vote

We have to stand proud and be LIBERAL PROGRESSIVES. Screw the DLC and FASCIST in general.