Don't Get Discouraged, Republicans! We've Been Worse Off and Still Won!

Drudge has some encouraging historical tidbits today:
POLL: O 49% R 45%...

FLASHBACK: CARTER +4 OVER REAGAN IN SEPT 1980 [+8 IN OCT]...
FLASHBACK: DUKAKIS +17 OVER BUSH AFTER DNC 1988...

William Jacobson at Legal Insurrection also has a "don't get demoralized" message. Demoralizing the Republican base and suppressing voter turnout is exactly what they want. Let's fight every inch of the way.

UPDATE: R.S. McCain discusses slanted polls and a historical example of why you should NEVER GIVE UP. Read Omens of Doom at American Spectator.

UPDATE:  Rush Limbaugh doubts polls are accurate and thinks they may be rigged to discourage Republican voters.  See his opening monologue today at the RightScoop.