Gallup asked, “Based on what you have heard or read about the surge of U.S. troops in Iraq that began earlier this year, do you think the increase in the number of U.S. troops in Iraq is making the situation there better, not making much difference, or is it making the situation there worse?

On Nov. 30, it split 40 percent “making it better”, 39 percent “not making much difference”, 20 percent “making it worse.”

(I’d love to ask that 20 percent, how’s the surge making it worse? Worse for who, al-Qaeda in Iraq? What, it’s a tougher job environment for the guys who assemble car bombs?)

Back in July, the split was 22 percent “making it better,” 51 percent “no difference” and 25 percent “making it worse.”

McCain will hit John Edwards for no longer calling it “the McCain surge” in 3… 2… 1…