The Midterm Tipping Point?

First Read: “The other major headline from our new NBC/WSJ poll is how Republicans have the clear advantage heading into November’s midterms. Two-thirds of voters believe the country is headed in the wrong direction — a higher percentage than at this point in the 2006 and 2010 midterm elections. Obama’s overall approval rating stands at 40%, tied for his all-time low in the poll. And Republicans hold a two-point advantage, 45%-43%, on which party should control Congress. That margin expands to 10 points – 50%-40% – in the states holding this year’s most-competitive Senate contests.”