Gallup

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.

It has been speculated by various sources at various points that there is some benefit to the Conservative side in putting off an election until after the Olympics in Vancouver. That the resulting surge of patriotism will result in a similar surge of optimism about the country and support for the government that happens to be in charge at that time.