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.
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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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