Josh Marshall opines on the profound disconnect between the stimulus fight narrative inside the Beltway--casting the Republicans eeking out some kind of victory--with the perception and priorities of the Heartland. So what gives?
If you look at the number, the Dems are at about 50% or higher in most recent polls, while the GOP is down in the 30s.
The city remains wired for the GOP. Not that it's done them a great deal of good of late. But it remains a key part of understanding every part of what is happening today.