Why Elections Aren't Actually About the Most Popular Party
by Anthony Sibley (AJ) on Sep 28, 2014 | Views: 266 | Score: 0
| Democrat | Republican | |
|---|---|---|
| All Voters (2014) | 47 | 42 | 
| Likely Voters (2014) | 44 | 47 | 
| All Voters (2010) | 44 | 43 | 
| Likely Voters (2010) | 42 | 48 | 
Voting Intention Among...
Sources:
people-press.org, politico.com

While many have asserted public disgruntlement with Obamacare and the laggard economic recovery to be harbingers of a Republican sweep in the upcoming elections, the GOP's favorability-ratings trail the Democratic Party's by 5%. Nevertheless, Republican voters are significantly more likely to turn out-- and that makes all the difference. In 2010, Republicans won 63 House-seats, though Democrats were slightly more-liked.