GOP GAINS IN GENERIC CONGRESSIONAL POLL - AT 12:47 P.M. ET:   From Rasmussen:

Support for the Democratic Congressional candidates fell to a new low over the past week, allowing the GOP to move slightly head for the first time in recent years in the Generic Congressional Ballot.

The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 41% said they would vote for their district’s Republican candidate while 39% would choose the Democrat.

COMMENT:  Obama's coattails have been trimmed.  Republicans can make great gains in next year's elections if they have a coherent attractive program.  This poll should give them encouragement, which may or may not translate into wisdom and vision.

March 18, 2009