Numbers vs Myth

Myth has it that Republicans hold a distinct traditional advantage over Democrats, as a brand, in the areas of morality, taxes, and the economy. Apparently the American people are not buying it. They are choosing to believe their own lying eyes instead, based on the pathetic performance in all these areas by the wing-nut wizards and company over the last seven years. The tracking Pew poll reflects the numbers, not the myth. For example:

Please tell me if you think the REPUBLICAN Party or the DEMOCRATIC Party could do a better job in each of the following areas. Which party could do a better job of [see below]?"

Foreign policy: Democrats +5

Immigration: Demorats + 5

Iraq: Democrats +10

Taxes: Democrats +12

Morality: Democrats +10

Economy: Democrats +19

Education: Democrats + 29

Health care: Democrats +30

Reforming government: Democrats +25

Energy: Democrats +34

Environment: Democrats +44