As reckless, fanatical, self-absorbed and prepared to upend the global economy in order to defend ideological absolutes. Hence the 
unfavorable ratings and the Republicans with a negative 22 percent. They were where the Dems now are only last November.
They only have 33 percent national favorable ratings, which means Independents have all but abandoned the brand. That 33 percent is statistically indistinguishable from the Tea Party, because most people recognize there is no difference between the two. The GOP hasn't been this unpopular since the CNN polls started measuring these things in 1992. They are now regarded less favorably than they were when Obama was elected! 66 percent of non-whites view the GOP unfavorably, alongside 64 percent of Independents. 57 percent of Independents want their own congressman to be thrown out at the next election.
The Tea Party's unfavorables, meanwhile, have doubled in the last eight months. I think it's perfectly possible we'll have a Democratic House by 2013 and a Republican Senate. That's a much saner combo for Obama to handle in a second term, if he gets one.
But let me note once again Obama's core political strength: his uncanny ability to get his opponents to destroy themselves.
The Dish 