When coat tails become boat anchors

Many if not most of the current crop of Republican lawmakers rode into office on George W. Bush's coat tails. All of the congressman and many of the Senators are up for re-election in 9 months.
George W. Bush's Overall Job Approval Rating Returns to Record Low
As American Turn Less Optimistic About the National Economy

George W. Bush's overall job approval rating has returned to its lowest point in Bush's presidency as Americans again turn less optimistic about the national economy according to the latest survey from the American Research Group. Among all Americans, 36% approve of the way Bush is handling his job as president and 58% disapprove. When it comes to Bush's handling of the economy, 34% approve and 60% disapprove.

Among Americans registered to vote, 37% approve of the way Bush is handling his job as president and 58% disapprove. When it comes to the way Bush is handling the economy, 35% of registered voters approve of the way Bush is handling the economy and 60% disapprove.

A total of 14% of Americans say the national economy is getting better, which is down from 30% in December and 52% say the national economy is getting worse, which is up from 40% in December. When asked about the national economy a year from now, 15% say it will be better, which is down from 28% in December, and 62% say it will be worse, which is up from 39% in December.

So it is the economy stupid and the average Americans are seeing through the spin every time they try to balance their checkbooks. Of course it may turn out that it's not so bad for the Republicans as the Democrats have shown themselves to be totally lame when it comes to capitalizing on Republican shortcomings.