Good times

FT.com:

Democrats have pointed to ethics claims against Tom DeLay, the majority leader, to make the case Republicans have abused their power. The public seems to be noticing. By 45 per cent to 38 per cent, people say they would prefer the 2006 elections to yield a Congress with a Democratic majority, according to a Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll. Democratic fundraising is keeping pace with that sentiment.

The Senate Democrats' campaign effort has out-raised Senate Republicans in the past three months. Democrats took in $13m (€10.8m, €7.4m) compared with $11m by Republicans. Republicans are feeling the effects of internal jockeying for advantage in the 2008 presidential contest, as potential candidates such as senators Bill Frist, Chuck Hagel, George Allen and John McCain stake out their turf. While potential Democratic candidates, including Hillary Clinton, John Kerry and John Edwards, are engaged in jockeying of their own, there are fewer signs it has disrupted the party.

It certainly is looking good for Democrats in the midterm elections, though I personally would like to see those numbers a bit higher. This was conducted before the Rove affair started as well, so the effect of that remains to be seen.