For general discussion and debate. Possible talking point: Can Palin also impact Congressional races?
A potential shift in fortunes for the Republicans in Congress is seen in the latest USA Today/Gallup survey, with the Democrats now leading the Republicans by just 3 percentage points, 48% to 45%, in voters' "generic ballot" preferences for Congress. This is down from consistent double-digit Democratic leads seen on this measure over the past year.
Wow! Has her nomination changed this campaign season that much? How do you explain that? Is it panic time for Obama and his do-nothing party? Will the failure of the Democrat-controlled 110th Congress to address any of the nation's problems -- in particular, rising energy prices -- hurt them in November now that Palin has so energized the nation?
