I had hoped that the New York Times would quit writing stories based on their polls after their dismal record during the election. So count me unimpressed when a CBS/NYT poll comes out and says Ailing G.O.P. Risks Losing a Generation. This is story built on a liberal narrative. What is the truth? Well, thankfully there is a reliable poll that tracks the Generic Congressional Ballot. This poll is worth watching over the next two years as the nation approaches the mid-term elections.
Rasmussen’s track record the past four years is amazing. On election day the Democrats enjoyed a six point lead 47-41. According to the last poll by Rasmussen it’s only four points 41-37. On the 15th of February it was only a two point lead. The New York Times headline is misleading. The real news is that voters have moved Republican since the election. Meanwhile Obama’s approval rating sits at 58%. I can guarantee what the headline would be if a Republican’s approval rating dropped ten points in one month… “President Approval Drops Sharply.” I won’t hold my breath.