GOP Takes Historic Lead in Generic Ballot

By Sean Trende - August 17, 2010

The latest Gallup generic ballot test shows the Republicans leading the Democrats by the largest spread in the history of the generic ballot. Republicans lead by seven points -- 50 percent to 43 percent. This also appears to be the first time Republicans have ever hit 50 percent in the history of the Gallup generic ballot. If you take into consideration that Republicans' leads expand (or deficits... (Read Full Article)