A new Gallup poll shows that the gap between people identifying themselves as Democrats and Republicans has evaporated since President Obama was elected and is now a virtual tie. In 2008, 53% of the country identified themselves as Democrats and only 39% as Republicans.

In a Gallup poll released April 23, 2010, Democrats now hold a 1% advantage at 46% to 45% – a statistical dead heat.

While Democrats are claiming that Obama’s Health Care Reform victory will help his standing among voters, this poll clearly shows Obama’s victories have caused a mass exodus from the Democratic party and an influx of voters identifying with Republicans.

The article points out that the swing is due to independents leaving the Democratic Party and leaning towards the Republicans.

This is not good news for November 2010 for Democrats.

Tom is a US Navy Veteran, owns an Insurance Agency and is currently an IT Manager for a Virginia Distributor. He has been published in American Thinker, currently writes for the Richmond Examiner as well as Virginia Right! Blog. Tom lives in Hanover County, Va and is involved in politics at every level and is a Recovering Republican who has finally had enough of the War on Conservatives in progress with the Leadership of the GOP on a National Level.

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