Divided Government

Jonathan Martin notices a new talking point from the McCain camp. Two top surrogates brought up the idea that Americans would be better off with a divided government than under one where the Congress and the White House were both controlled by the Democrats.

Few believe the GOP has any chance to reclaim either chamber of Congress. But many in the party have sought to keep a brave public face on their prospects. Now, with under a month until Election Day, McCain's campaign has apparently decided that there is more political benefit in pressing the importance of divided government than pretending the GOP can reclaim the House or Senate.