I appreciate the facts you compiled regarding Presidential coat-tails. I sincerely do.
I initially responded to you comment: “If McCain wins, do we know what his coattails will mean for Congress?”
I said: “Republican coat-tails in 2008?”
My point was merely that McCain does not even have a strong chance of winning against the Democrat in 2008. If he does win, it will be by the seat of his pants, not with coat-tails.
I understand your point.
I was making/asking a somewhat academic question/point for discussion’s sake.