A new NBC News / Wall Street Journal poll shows that the Rethuglican primary process is doing damage to not only the candidates themselves, but also to the Rethug "brand," such as it is. Forty percent say the process has given them a more negative impression of the Rethuglican Party, and nationally the President holds a 6 point lead over tree height expert Willard "Mendacious Mittens" Romney (it's worth remembering that Obama won in 2008 by beating Sen. John "Walnuts" McNasty by 7 points, in an electoral landslide). The Dems top Rethuglicans in a generic Congressional ballot by 5 points, which they'll need to hold the Senate and recapture the House.
In all, very encouraging for the President and Democratic Congresscritters. Given the poll trends, we say "let the Rethug primary process continue...and continue...and continue..."
