OPTIMISM AND HOW!!!! GOP now tied with Dems in Gallup Party affiliation poll

(GALLUP POLL).In politics, as of today, do you consider yourself a Republican, a Democrat, or an independent? (Asked of independents: As of today, do you lean more to the Democratic Party or the Republican Party?)

Republicans 32%

Independents 34%

Democrats 32%

Republicans(including "leaners"): 45%

Democrats(including "leaners"): 45%

Just in the April Poll Democrats had a 11% difference lead ahead of Republicans (Apr 20-21):

Republicans 27%

Independents 36%

Democrats 36%

Republicans(including "leaners"): 39%

Democrats(including "leaners"): 50%