I would not say it is worthless. It is a true snapshot of the moment, which we all know is subject to change.
It is the direction of the change before the election that is critical. But the snapshot is correct for the moment. If you don't accept this, then you have your head in the political sand. The question is how to change that direction. You cannot change the moment.
The divisions in the base are wide and numerous. The polling by RNC operatives indicate the religious right has split off the base on this issue. It is not at all surprising. They have stayed at home before and the Dems know it.
We shall see just how politically smart they are, and what the RNC does to get them back in the wagon.
Cheney just said today that the GOP will retain control of both houses. I think Rove has his own plan to counter-attack against this organized smear campaign by the DNC.