Political bits

Voter self-identification has continued its slow, steady swing in a recent Rasmussen poll. The numbers self identifying as Republicans has fallen again to 31.9% (from 37.2% in Oct. 2004, and 34.5% early 2006. Dems picked up 1.2% since early 2006.) (Big sample size - 15,000)

ThinkProgress has a link to a WSJ piece behind the subscription wall discussing the possibility that Bolton won't be confirmed next Thursday. ‘It depends on whether he has won over a Democrat or two.' So, Lieberman and ......

The DSCC is putting money into Virginia which implies they think Webb has a real shot at beating Allen.

And, local to Alaska, but funny as hell,

JUNEAU - Among the items federal agents were searching for in Alaska legislative offices this week are hats or garments labeled “Corrupt Bastards Club” or “Corrupt Bastards Caucus,” according to the search warrant.

That's right. The legislators under investigation actually had hats made up with "Corrupt Bastards" on them.