Honestly I thought we would see something like 54-43 that indicate that the undecideds in the last poll were all leaning republican. This implies that the democrats have inexplicably lost ground
It's not inexplicable necessarily, it fits with what we've seen across the country. Dems have clearly lost ground. "It's the economy, stupid!" and voters having the memories of goldfish would probably be why.
The economy really is no worse now than it was during the last poll.
Not if you're in the tech industry. The nasdaq is crashing hard, and lots of big companies are announcing layoffs and hiring freezes.
Ah yes, the tech industry, the biggest industry in silicon corn field.
(Note, I grew up in Iowa. I get to be silly like that. :-p )