Wall to wall coverage of the non-story that was John Kerry's botched Iraq joke has done nothing to help the GOP or damage Dems, according to a new poll just out this morning from Newsweek. The poll finds that Dems lead the GOP in the generic Congressional matchup by 16 points, 54%-38%, a spread that's consistent with or larger than most recent polls. It also finds that a majority -- 53% -- want Dems to win control of either one or both Houses. President Bush's approval rating is stuck at 35%, and independents support Dems nearly 2-1, 51%-26%. More here.