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November Looking Grim for GOP

Some argue that people might hate Congress — approval ratings are in the low 20s for the institution — but love their own representative. But is that really true? This poll shows only 25 percent of registered voters saying they would definitely vote to re-elect their member of Congress, 36 percent said that they would […]

Some argue that people might hate Congress — approval ratings are in the low 20s for the institution — but love their own representative. But is that really true? This poll shows only 25 percent of registered voters saying they would definitely vote to re-elect their member of Congress, 36 percent said that they would consider voting for someone else and 21 percent said that they would definitely vote for someone else. ~Charlie Cook, National Journal

The rest of the article describes depressed Republican interest this election cycle and a likely weaker turnout this year than in previous elections, both of which point to the GOP’s hold on Congress weakening this fall. With the lack of security for incumbents suggested by these other numbers, the echoes of ’94 are getting louder.

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