Republicans Not Very Popular

Taegan wraps it up, but I want to note that all of a sudden some of those on the right are noticing that the crazy talk isn't helping.

First Read: "During the first 11 weeks of the Obama presidency, congressional Republicans have achieved this feat: They have maintained (for the most part) a unified opposition to Obama and the Democratic agenda. All Republicans, save for three moderate GOP senators, voted against Obama's stimulus. And every single Republican voted against the Democratic budget. But looking at recent polls, we've got to ask: Where has this gotten the GOP so far? The recent New York Times/CBS poll showed the Republican Party's favorability rating at an all-time low, matching the result from last month's NBC/WSJ poll."

The GOP spin from a strategist: "My sense is we are making progress towards reclaiming mantle of fiscal responsibility, which is first step towards rebuilding. Obama is hugely popular, which makes for a tough environment. But that will/must fade with time, and we'll get our second look from public."