In the latest CNN/USA Today poll, President George Bush has a 31% approval. This is a drop of 40 from the start of the Iraq War, and 59 points lower than his all-time high.

In the latest NY Times/CBS poll, 81% of Americans said that the country has "pretty seriously gotten off on the wrong track." It's the poll's worst result ever. The number was 35% in 2002. 81% is not only near-unanimous, it's more people than probably believe air is good for you.

The same poll asked if the country was better off today than five years ago. Just 4% said "yes." The margin of error is 3.

In the latest CBS News poll, 64% of Americans said that the Iraq War was not even worth fighting. Just 29% responded that it was.

In the red state of Iowa, Democrats almost doubled the Republican caucus turnout. In the red state of South Carolina, Barack Obama's own vote total alone equaled the Republican primary vote. On Super Tuesday, 14 million Democrats voted, but only 10 million Republicans.

Note to Democrats in Congress or running for political office:

You have the people on your side. It's not even close. It's so far outside the margin of error that there's no margin. If your natural wariness forces you to look to see what's behind you, it's not Republicans, that's your shadow. Don't be afraid of it, it's your friend, it's you. In fact, your shadow is so much closer to you than Republicans are that before you even get to Republicans, you'll see farm animals, broken-down vehicles and dust.

All those things that politicians are reticent to say out of fear of what their opponents will say in response, Democrats should take comfort in saying.

A Democrat who believes we should redeploy troops out of Iraq today -- say it. If a Republican tries to paint you as unpatriotic, a friend of terrorists and secret lover of the French, let them. Every time a Republican criticizes you for holding positions that Americans agree with (and agree by vast margins), it digs that Republican hole all the deeper. Remember: 64% of Americans say that the Iraq War is not even worth fighting. A mere 29% think that it is. Let a Republican "blast" you by saying otherwise. You can stay home and sip a mint julep while the G.O.P. does your campaigning for you.

Say what you believe. Don't be afraid that the public won't like it. The public not only likes it, it's waiting for you to catch up with them. And "them" as in huge hordes of them.

Bring up Alberto Gonzalez and the gutting of the American justice system. Bring up spying on Americans while protecting telecom companies. Bring up 750 "signing statements" by President George Bush gutting the Constitution. Bring up Condoleezza Rice explaining why "Bin Laden to attack U.S. with planes" is "historic." Bring up that Bin Laden is still missing. Bring up bailing out Bear Sterns but leaving Americans to tread water. Bring up Hurricane Katrina and bridges collapsing in Minnesota. Bring up the U.S. military stretched beyond all reasonable limits. Bring up the Bush administration hope for a war with Iran. Republicans will call you irresponsible and unpatriotic. The American public will gratefully call you honest.

Talk about the economy, education, the homeless, universal health care, unemployment, raising taxes for the wealthy -- issues that have been blocked by Republicans for seven years, which is largely why 81% of Americans say the country has "pretty seriously gotten off on the wrong track." Republicans will call you reprehensible and unpatriotic. The American public will send you to Washington.

Say that impeachment is too good for this gang, and that the International Court should try President George Bush, Vice President Dick Cheney and former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld for war crimes, starting an unprovoked war with lies, and for putting John Yoo's torture memos into operation. There's plenty of evidence. Republicans will call you - well unpatriotic. The American public knows what you're talking about.

A remarkable 81% of Americans believe that the United States has "pretty seriously gotten off on the wrong track." That means they pretty seriously want something very different from what's running the train right now. Different is good. Be bold. Be leaders. PEOPLE AGREE WITH YOU. In overwhelming numbers. Trust your instincts, Luke.

Two things will happen: you will get elected. And you will help your country. Bingo. The daily double.

81% of Americans believe the country has "pretty seriously gotten off on the wrong track." The American public gets it -- right now. Just imagine how much deeper they'll get it when the economy plummets.