Poll : Forty-two percent believe Republican policies are good for the country . Fifty-one percent say Democratic policies are good for the country , poll shows . In an August survey , independent voters ' views of GOP policies were evenly divided . Views of independents spell bad news for both parties in August elections , CNN polling chief says .
Poll : Forty-two percent believe Republican policies are good for the country . Fifty-one percent say Democratic policies are good for the country , poll shows . Views of independents spell bad news for both parties in August elections , CNN polling chief says .