Republicans care about public opinion now?

The Republicans are very worried about their public opinion falling to all-time lows for the administration. Right before an election year, there is also strong sentiment to kick out old members of congress. When asked who people would prefer in control of congress, they answered 33% for Republicans, and 49% for Democrats. The other key factor in a huge election is conservative voter turnout. We know angry Democrats and independents will turn out, because they more than ever want a change. But will Republicans? Republicans are angry at the budget deficit, handling of the war.

For the first time in this poll, people trust Democrats to better handle national security than Republicans. Finally, people are seeing the light! The Democratic plan for national security focuses on fighting terrorism, expanding the national guard and reserve troops, adding spies and special forces, and ending the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. I completely agree with all of this, as long as it’s coupled with a huge reduction in military spending (we don’t need nukes, bases all over the world, and 1.5 million troops.) Let’s bring them home to protect our borders and airports, serve as police where needed, and be on reserve to serve on UN peacekeeping missions.