Good post. Sadly, though, about 42% of Americans support the democrats regardless of the issues they really stand for. Do you think this percentage is likey to change, and if so, in what direction?
From what I've read and heard, the country is split 33% R, 33% D and the rest I or other (greenies, commies, socialists, etc.). While it's only a little over 9 months to the next election, so much can happen in that time and there is so much going on in the world right now it's really hard to say. I will say that if the Pubbies remain positive, the WOT and in Iraq continue to go well, and if they can get make tax cuts permanent, and do something about the border, the election will swing towards them (I know, a lot of "If's" ;-) especially, if at least some steps are taken towards preventing voter fraud (we have 1st hand experience w that). The Pubbies need to get out in front of issues that are important to them and the American people and define their agenda, talking points and the election and not let the Dims do it for/to them (e.g., stay on offense and off defense as much as possible).
That's just MHO opinion as a 'regular American' - - -I'm not a political strategerist.