At the beginning of December, I noticed that trends were starting to look more favorable for Republicans.
Now, a month later, Rasmussen finds that the number of Americans who consider themselves Republicans jumped nearly two percentage points in December.
The number of Americans who consider themselves to be Republicans jumped nearly two percentage points in December to 34.2%. That’s the largest market share for the Republican brand in nearly two years, since January 2006.
At the same time, the number of Democrats fell a point to 36.3%.
Rick Moran over at the American Thinker considers the possible reasons for this shift:
The reason for the jump in self identified Republicans? Greater confidence in the party to fight the war on terror would seem to be the key. While it has not affected President Bush’s approval ratings, recent international events – including the improving situation in Iraq – reminds voters why they prefer the Republican party over the Democrats when it comes to national security.
The percentage of people who identify as Republicans has risen sharply since the 2006 mid term debacle:
A year ago at this time, the Democrats had a 6.9 percentage point advantage as they prepared to formally take control of Congress following their victories in Election 2006. It remains to be seen whether the Republican gains can last, but it is startling to note that the Democrats have lost two-thirds of the partisan advantage since taking control of Congress. – (Rasmussen)
Perhaps the American people are suffering from “buyer’s remorse” when it comes to congressional Democrats who have failed to pass any significant legislation since taking over.
“Buyers remorse” over these two?
Get out of town!
Get used to the idea, folks. Democrats may not win big in ‘08. They may not win much at all.
Turd in the punchbowl alert:
Damn….a commenter at Michelle Malkin’s speculates that the uptick might have something to do with the Paulbot’s mass registrations.
Disturbing.
Who are these nerds going to vote for if (when) Ron Paul doesn’t get the nomination? Perhaps they could boycott the election?
Just my opinion, but I do think they probably can take partial credit for the uptick. But I believe the formidable incompetence of Reid and Pelosi can take the rest of it.
Related:
Readership of liberal blogs is in decline while readership of conservative blogs is increasing.
January, 2, 2008 at 3:51 pm
I wish Republicans could realize the Dems have handed them 08 on a silver platter, and act accordingly.
January, 2, 2008 at 6:14 pm
Rasmussen gets his results from automated phone polls, not party registration. Paulbots may be registering as Republicans so they can vote for the maniacal midget, but i doubt they’re going to identify themselves as Republicans to a machine on the phone.