GOP pulls ahead Republicans lead generic '10 ballot
A new poll says a plurality of Americans would vote GOP if the 2010 midterm elections were held today. AP Close
If the 2010 congressional elections were held today, a plurality of Americans would vote for a Republican, according to a new Gallup survey .
Gallup: "Republicans have moved ahead of Democrats by 48 percent to 44 percent among registered voters in the latest update on Gallup's generic congressional ballot for the 2010 House elections, after trailing by 6 points in July and 2 points last month. ... As was the case in last Tuesday's gubernatorial elections, independents are helping the Republicans' cause. In the latest poll, independent registered voters favor the Republican candidate by 52 percent to 30 percent. Both parties maintain similar loyalty from their bases, with 91 percent of Democratic registered voters preferring the Democratic candidate and 93 percent of Republican voters preferring the Republican.
"Over the course of the year, independents' preference for the Republican candidate in their districts has grown, from a 1-point advantage in July to the current 22-point gap.
"The overall results would predict a likely strong Republican showing if the House elections were held today."
