MORE POLLS: DEMOCRATS LOSING GROUND

From the LA Times: In particular, Republicans have nearly doubled their advantage when voters are asked which party they trust most to protect the nation against terrorism — the thrust of Bush's public relations blitz in recent weeks. (LA Times) Other polls aren’t as optimistic. (NY Times) Though it does look as though the GOP will keep the House and Senate. (Human Events) The price of gas is helping Bush. (USA Today) The New Jersey Senate race remains close. (CNN) From Victor Davis Hanson: Despite their dreams of recapturing one or both houses of Congress this November, the Democrats seem determined to reprise their poor showings in 2002 and 2004. Now, as then, they are dozing in the campaign's homestretch, like Aesop's hare, lulled by rosy predictions and the premature applause of Hollywood and the mainstream press. (Real Clear Politics) More on the Senate races. (Real Clear Politics)