Ottawa

Maybe they’re peaking early

Gallup tonight is reporting the largest Republican lead ever over Democrats in a generic congressional ballot. Eh. Ver. Ten points. (Democrats have often held greater advantages over the Republicans; for decades after World War II, the House pretty much came with a built-in Democrat advantage.) And Republicans are twice as likely as Democrats to say they’re “very” enthusiastic about voting in the fall.

President Obama’s Iraq speech tomorrow should be interesting.

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