The idea that the Democrats are just going to sit this one out doesn’t seem very likely. While there’s no question that Republicans are going to pick up seats, the question is how many.
— Pollster Larry Hugick, citing a new Newsweek survey that shows Democrats leading Republicans in the generic congressional ballot 48 percent to 42 percent among registered voters. Among those who have already voted, Democrats lead by 10 points, 52 percent to 42 percent. The poll also shows President Obama’s approval ratings have jumped substantially to 54 percent, while the portion of respondents who disapprove of the president dropped to 40 percent.
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