In the 20th century, political theorists, professors and old men who sit in barbershops have all debated whether a divided government hinders or helps the continued prosperity of our country. There is no definitive answer to this debate and it will, therefore, continue because it is an enduring reality of our time. As I sit for my haircut, the argument persists around me, with one very old barber arguing that before World War II, our …showed first 75 words of 1276 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1276 total…in it. Clearly, although competition along party lines can dominate decision making at times, both parties have kept in mind that they are ultimately both on the same side, divided government or not. Although the debate concerning divided government will undoubtably persist through many more unified and divided governments alike, one thing that is clear is that our government always find a way to work and work well, and that is what is ultimately important.