What it sounds like you’re saying, is that you believe every poll that comes out, and you believe every article written despite it’s source.
I’m not trying to be critical with that comment, but I don’t think I can be blamed for coming away with an impression something along those lines.
Saying the opposite. You cannot dismiss (or shut yourself off to ) stuff you don't want to believe solely by telling yourself that “The source is invalid because it promotes similar messages I don't like”. Democrats and Republicans do that.
Listening to Rush yesterday with a narrative about how this Senate bill is model liberalism, It fit his theme. But what didn't fit his theme was that liberals are livid over this Senate bill at the point of revolt, so he didn't talk about it.(The House bill liberals like, they hate this bill and feel betrayed). I want the Truth, not a canned theme(that was my only complaint yesterday).
Not sure where you got polls from, Hannity was reporting last minute republican surges in 2006+2008.