I thought that Gov. Palin said that, referring to how Congress works and why they’re out of touch with the people.
McCain said it at the 9/11 forum, defending Sarah Palin’s experience as a mayor, saying she’s been out there dealing with the day to day problems of people. For whatever reason, he decided to contrast that experience with himself as a senator. It was a totally incompetent statement that will keep giving to the Democrats all election long.
Along with that and saying the economy is fundamentally strong today of all days, I think McCain has probably given back all his gains. He may not be able to get them back when 0bama puts the ‘divorced’ comment on 24 hour loop.
Context is a meaning-changer in this case. At http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0908/13400.html
Asked by Judy Woodruff of PBS about Palin’s stint as a small-town mayor, McCain replied: Listen, mayors have the toughest job, I think, in America. It’s easy for me to go to Washington and, frankly, be somewhat divorced from the day-to-day challenges people have.