Republicans Continue to Hold Seven-Point Lead on Generic Congressional Ballot

The latest Rasmussen Generic Congressional Ballot poll shows Republicans continuing to have a seven-point lead over Democrats for the second week in a row:

Republican candidates have a seven-point lead over Democrats for the second straight week in the latest edition of the Generic Congressional Ballot.

The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey shows that 44% would vote for their district’s Republican congressional candidate while 37% would opt for his or her Democratic opponent. Support for the candidates from both parties remains unchanged from last week.

Republicans have held the lead for over four months now. Democrats currently have majority control of both the House and Senate.

Voters not affiliated with either party continue to heavily favor Republicans, 43% to 24%. . . . MORE