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evan kohlmann. good tuesday morning, i'm chris jansing. this is "jansing & company." a new poll finds democrats are narrowing the gap with republicans and, in fact, at least in favorability, have a slight lead. bloomberg national poll democrats have a two-point higher favorability rating that reverses an eight-point deficit over the summer. but, republicans are connecting with voters on issues, less spending, lower taxes and repeal of the health care overhaul. karen, matt and howard join me now. a lot of contradictions in this poll, which is really interesting. for example, they ar...

gaining ground is yak conway, who is running for senate against tea party errand paul. he's with us tonight. and we have p.j. o'rourke, a good name to have when you're broadcasting from the emerald island. his book is called "don't vote." is he cheering against the democrats? finally let me finish with a need to get in the car and drive. all that's ahead, but first let's check the "hardball" scoreboards. the latest polls in the tight races around the country. we'll start with the connecticut senate race, where dick blumenthal leads linda mcmahon by just three points. joe sestak is no...

about what it takes to be the most famous republican in america, to be the biggest brand name on the whole american right wing? well, kent jones has been looking into it. hi, kent. >> hi, rachel. thanks to sarah palin, we now have a whole new game book for how to get to the top of the republican party. here's some lessons to take away. >> okay. >> one, don't worry about where you came from. it's where you're going that matters. pedigree, wealth, what fancy colleges you did or didn't go to. throw that stuff off a bridge. your dad doesn't have to be president anymore. two, smile. chise...

the most fascinating senate floor debates we have seen in sometime. make sure to check out first rate first thing every morning. and check back often. log on to nbc/firstrate.com. >> up next. >> "hardball" with chris matthews. always good to see you in new york. chris matthews starts right now. >> easier. easier said than done. let's play "hardball." that was my musical ability. i'm chris matthews in new york. yes, he can. but will he? had for all irresponsible and nonsensical right wing blather about how barack obama turned out to be just what they expected, a socialist or a fasci...