The latest and greatest meme going around in political circles is that "2010 is trouble for Democrats." I hear this all the time. The Republican brand was tainted dog food, now they are primed for a comeback?
Ummm. No. They're done. Demographics are moving against them, take a look at voter registration. It's over. Dick Bush has given our party at least 20 years of absolute dominance. We're USC now and they're San Jose State, we're not gonna lose this game because our QB doesn't make every completion. Before we're in danger of losing the game tell me how they will even score one touchdown?
Dan Balz has the latest version in a Washington Post article called Several Forces Threaten Democrats in 2010. It's not a terrible article by any means, I just think it's wrong.
The points Balz makes are these
#1. The teabagging has given Republicans pride in being Republicans again. (LOL note to tainted dog food brands, just slap a swastika on the bags and you'll have a return to glory!)
#2. Disaffection from independents could swing towards Republicans. (How can you even be an independent anymore? What like Lou Dobbs?)
#3. Anger from the left on HCR and Afghanistan will lead to disillusionment. (We don't give up that easy)
I'd love to see some actual analysis, what races are we going to lose? Are we gonna lose any liberal districts to R's? I could see losing bluedogs like Parker Griffith and Bobby Bright, but what good are they anyway?
Today's big numbers
CONGRESSIONAL GOPS: 16% Favorable (17) 69% Unfavorable (69) -1
REPUBLICAN PARTY: 21% Favorable (22) 67% Unfavorable (66) -2
Tell me dear pundits when was the last time a party with those kind of numbers won anything?