A new CNN poll shows the Republican party is at its lowest point in public opinion since 1984.
54 percent see the GOP unfavorably, with only 36 percent seeing the party in a positive light.
In comparison, 53 percent see the Democratic party favorably, with 41 percent negative on them.
This should bode well for the Democrats in the 2010 midterm congressional elections, but one must realize that in 22 of 24 midterm elections in modern times, the party in power in the White House has lost seats, and it is hard to imagine the Democrats gaining seats, at least in the House of Representatives.
Therefore, the goal would be to keep the losses down to a minimum, and possibly add seats in the Senate since several Republicans are not running for reelection.
What it comes down to is IF the economy is seen as improving and IF a health care bill passes, then the Democrats will be in good shape to retain most of their majority a year from now.