The Gallup polling organization reports that, for the first time in this election cycle, the number of people saying they'll vote Democratic and Republican in their congressional elections is close, 48% to 45%. The gap has been double digits in favor of Democrats up to this point.
Gallup attributes this gap closing to McCain's improved standing vis-a-vis Obama and increases in Republican party identification among voters. I suspect the reason for the increase is spelled P-A-L-I-N. Whatever, it is good (if highly preliminary) news for those who lean right.
