GOP IN A GALLUP – AT 7:31 P.M. ET:  The new Gallup generic poll just out shows the Republicans maintaining their strength as we move to within three weeks of the election:

PRINCETON, NJ -- Republicans maintain a substantial advantage over Democrats among likely voters in Gallup's generic ballot for Congress -- in both lower- and higher-turnout scenarios -- fueled in part by the GOP's strong showing among independents.

If the turnout is high, the Democratic percentage is 41, the Republican 53.

If the turnout is low, the Democratic percentage is 39, the Republican 56.

The only change from last week's numbers is that the Dems advanced one point in each category, high and low.

We've been told by some pundits that there's a movement toward the Democrats, but we don't see it.

Hold tight.

October 11, 2010