If the Fox News poll said the same thing as the CBS/NYT poll (Palin has large unfavorable numbers), would anyone be suspicious of the results? Is it just the results from CBS/NYT polling that deserves additional scrutiny and comment?
And winning primaries is one thing. Getting sworn in is something altogether different.
IF the Fox News poll said the same thing and that's a big IF. I'd be interested in seeing how their poll would read. It's no secret that CBS and the NYT has seen a decrease in viewers and folks who read their print, and that Fox has seen a huge increase. Most likely the same folks who are coming out in massive numbers to vote for these Tea Party backed candidates. Of course, this is all my own opinion.
You are right when you say winning primaries is one thing. But, there have been plenty of Democrats who have declined Obama's endorcement, or haven't even asked for his help. Many are running without mention of Obamacare, or that they're Dems or even that they're up for re-election. Hmmmmmmmm ......