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July 20, 2005
Poll Watching
Well, it's too soon to get a read of public opinion concerning the John Roberts SCOTUS nomination. Hard to know much about the guy, other than that he's conservative and well-liked by folks on both sides of the aisle.
We'll reserve judgment on his nomination for now. Senate Democrats should do a thorough job reviewing his record and credentials. Our gut says he'll be confirmed without much difficulty. It could have been much worse.
We do have new polling data -- from Greenberg/Quinlan and Lake/Snell -- that continues to show real opportunity for Democrats to make significant gains in the 2006 midterm elections. Said opportunity, however, has yet to be seized.
Folks strongly believe that the country is on the wrong track (55% in Greenberg) and have real concerns on the economy and the war in particular. In short, once again, the political climate is ripe for change.
But, Democrats have thus far been unable to advance their own standing much with the public. As the Lake/Snell summary points out, " voters' doubts about the current course will not be crystallized unless they are provided with a strong, credible alternative." Their poll suggests regaining economic security, reinvesting in America, and reviving the middle class as winning themes for 2006.
The Greenberg poll offers some very interesting, detailed questioning concerning the economy.
And Ruy Texeira provides his always succinct analysis here. Take a look.
Posted by houtopia at July 20, 2005 04:15 PM