‘Rasmussen also finds that the voters’ preference for Republicans over Democrats is growing,...’
Not sure why. By and large they’re an incompetent pack of spineless jellies. At the moment neither party has anything substantive to offer. There are a (very) few exceptions on the republican side but assuming they’re the norm is silly esp. in light of the budget circus. Anyone putting their hopes in a party is going to be greatly disappointed.
The only thing that has changed on the GOP side is the rise of the Tea Party. Maybe that is what the voters find appealing.
Boehner might ought to consider that the next time he feels the urge to compromise.