Republicans showing the most interest in 2014 elections

NBC News:

Even the most casual sports watcher knows that winning sometimes comes down to which team wants it more. And by that measure, six weeks away from the elections in November, Republicans are dominating the midterm game.

A new NBC News/Wall Street Journal/Annenberg poll shows that 54 percent of Republicans say they’re highly interested in the upcoming elections, compared to 44 percent of Democrats who say the same.

Another way to look at the GOP intensity advantage: Democrats hold a four-point lead on the generic ballot, 46 percent to 42 percent. But among high-interest voters, Republicans have the edge, 51 percent to 43 percent.

“Off-year elections are about intensity, which becomes a question of which set of voters cares most,” said Democratic pollster Peter Hart. “In the opening lap of the general election, the GOP is winning.”
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While some of the poll results on different contest show a tightening race, I have seen nothing to alter the fundamentals which suggest a GOP win.  There is no issue that is driving Democrats to the polls.  They have lost the ability to frighten seniors and they are losing the ability to frighten women.  Take those two things away from Democrats and they have to talk about their unhappy record on the economy and healthcare.