“What has improved the Dems chances in the last month? What have they done?”
I’ve heard rumors that the U3 unemployment rate will rise to 9.7% - although they may be setting up an ‘unexpected surprise’ drop too - so who knows. But to answer your question specifically - NOTHING.
I saw this happen in the Washington Post and Ras polls in the VA governors race last year. McDonnell had a double digit lead over Deeds after the convention and primaries. This closed to about 4% then went back up to 9% the week before the election. McDonnell won by 23%.
Do folks talk to non rock ribbed conservatives?
Many many many people are uninformed, wishy washy wusses.
They heard that maybe too many tea partiers are going to vote or get elected, that President Obama wants them to vote, etc. That may be the full depth of their political engagement.
And I can tell you there are a lot of people who fear the “Christian Right”. Just reality. People are wimps and easily sheep-herded.
Just look at how many on here will jump on a conservative as soon as something negative is alleged. Multiply that by 10 for the average person.
You're correct. It's not just rumors. It's factual. The next unemployment number will be 9.7% (up from 9.6%).
Bet on that one. Unexpected improvment.