Poll: Dems Lead GOP 54-41 Percent in Congressional Races

[madmusic]

For just the second time in ABC/Post polls, however, most -- a new high of 53 percent -- disapprove of how Bush has handled the broader U.S. campaign against terrorism, a blow to what has been his greatest strength. Just half said the country is safer now than it was before 9/11, down from what's usually been a clear majority. Indeed, such are his woes that less than half, 44 percent, now give Bush credit for the fact that another major terrorist attack hasn't occurred in this country since 9/11. And while 51 percent still see the war in Iraq as part of the war on terrorism, that's a new low.

FOLEY -- The Foley scandal has not earned the Republican leadership any goodwill, but neither does it look like a point of differentiation for the Democrats. On the one hand 64 percent believe the Republican leadership tried to cover up the scandal; 75 percent don't believe the Democrats would have handled it any better; and 62 percent believe the Democrats are pursuing it for political advantage, not to raise legitimate concerns.

A salience test puts the Foley matter in perspective: Eighty-three percent of registered voters call Iraq very important to their vote; 78 percent say the same of terrorism; 77 percent the economy; 71 percent health care; 65 percent ethics in general. By contrast, just 18 percent give that kind of importance to the Foley situation.

http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=nation_world&id=4645028

[ronnykmarshall]

1. Very nice

but I'll believe it when I see it.

[madmusic]

2. Relying on Foley in campaigns won't cut it. n/t

[William769]

3. Kiss this!

[ronnykmarshall]

4. My pleasure!!

[Tarheel_Dem]

6. hey william769....love that pic....

is that aaron tippin? (sp)

[William769]

7. Yes.

I assume you are familiar with the song I referenced?

[Tarheel_Dem]

8. not really a country music fan...but,

i've always thought he was hot! LOL. He looks like my bro-in-law.

[kimmerspixelated]

5. Fantabulous!

Now, if we can just keep the elections from being stolen!