the previous gallup poll was conducted a few days ago. and the one before that (4/28-30) showed a 15 point advantage for democrats. so for that poll, i would interpret the previous (6/1-4) one as statistical noise and the general trend to be a few points shaved off our advantage.

but your point still definetly holds water, and the GOP should be worried out of its mind. i just thought i should point that stuff out about the gallup poll.

The media and the Republicans are really pushing this "Bush Bounce" angle aren't they?

I mean after a week of pretty good news: Zarqaui, Rove not being indicted, the surprise photo-op...huh, I mean trip to Iraq; the fact that Bush is still at 38% (and I think that's being generous) is pretty bad.

Let them spin it any which way they want, the Bush Presidency will be over if the Democrats take the House and/or Senate.

Hopefully Dems numbers will rise more as the "New Direction" plan is presented more.  This is the Democrat's national agenda to raise minimum wage, bargain for prices to bring down medicare costs, half studen loan interest rates (I personally love this one), and replace $18 billion in oil subsidies with alternative energy subsidies.  Great plan, but I've only seen it on Kos and USA Today (I haven't went around looking for it, but I didn't notice it here or on Reuters).  As this becomes more well known, and voters hear more of the same "do-nothing" agenda from Republicans, I think the numbers only will get better.  Lets hope I'm right on this one.

This is what they get for obsessing over marriage equality.  Just wait until the flag burning amendment comes up.  Their numbers will sink even more.

And when will this generic ballot make it to a polling place near me?

Why is it bloggers are so quick to cheer these useless polls showing the Democratic tidalwave, but are equally quick to dismiss the latest Democratic loss at the ballot box.

Yes, Dems win on a generic ballot when people are polled nationally.  But Busby just lost and all people can say is "well, it's a red district, you know."  

Fact: Democrats have a worse approval rating than George W. Bush.  Until Democrats get serious about standing for something they will continue to lose at the polls.  Everyone talks about the chickenhawk Republicans (and they are) but let's not forget that the leading Democrats continue to refuse to oppose the war, continue to refuse to filibuster Bush's judicial nominees, and continue to refuse to propose an alternative agenda -- but worse, this gutless strategy is cheered on by your favorite liberal blogs.

Sorry, but the reason Democrats keep losing has everything to do with Democrats -- at this point, with Bush's numbers in the tank, it has nothing to do with the Republicans.

Its clear you have been watching too many Rumsfeld press conferences!

Have I answered all your questions? I think so!

I'll tell you what, after the Schumer comment on Lamont and Liebermann, I'm not sure what to think about anything.  The pessimist in me is hearing this small voice saying that the DCCC and DSCC are going to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.  I have never in my life hoped I am more wrong, but its like the Beltway Dems are trying to throw the match.  

BTW, If Schumer does have the DSCC back Liebermann in the event of a Lemont victory, I will pledge donate as much as I can in both time and money to take him out the next time he is up for re-election.  Even the comment has me wanting to see him removed from his position of influence within the party.