Monday, September 08, 2008

47% now self identify as Republican

48% Democrat. This is the smallest margin since January 2005.

In the new survey, more voters call themselves Republicans. Now 48% say they're Democrats or lean to the Democratic Party; 47% say they're Republicans or lean to the GOP.

Not since February 2005, right after Bush's second inauguration, have Republicans been within a single point of Democrats in party identification.

What's more, voters by 48%-45% support the Democratic candidate in their congressional district, the party's narrowest advantage this year.

source


I was wondering if the Palin pick would have an effect on down ticket race. It looks like it might although to be honest I don't expect the increased enthusiasm for the Republican brand to stay at these levels.

h/t Hot Air

(Oh and that's on top of the latest Gallup Poll showing McCain with a 54% lead over Obama)

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