Recent internal polls circulating among Republicans on the Hill tell them that Democrats’ recent assaults have missed their mark. Judge John Roberts is viewed favorably by 54 percent of voters, and unfavorably by only 20 percent (that presumably includes Chuck Schumer and Ted Kennedy). Voters favor his nomination by 62 to 23. Who is more likely to make the judiciary a “partisan issue” in the opinion of voters? Senate GOP – 30 and Senate Democrats – 50. Who is more like to make the response to Hurricane Katrina a “partisan issue?” The GOP- 21 and Democrats – 63. Among Independents? GOP – 18 and Democrats – 58. And even Democrats see their party as more likely to politicize the recovery by a margin of 56 to 26.