Posted by Jim at November 3rd, 2006

As someone who considers himself a moderate, I’m not particularly inclined to believe one party rule is a good thing. I want each party to be in charge of something. That way each of them have a stake in government and no party constantly gets their way.

Divided government also requires each party to compromise, forcing people to govern from the middle of the country rather than Dennis Hastert’s “middle of the majority.”

That’s one reason I’m hoping that the Democrats will take at least the House.

If you’re interested, here’s an article about divided government that I’m largely in agreement with.