The Republican Speaker of the House, Newt Gingrich, who has made television a master tool for partisan manipulation, recently engaged in a series of profound musings during an interview. It’s quite a timely topic, discussing his latest book, ‘In Defense of Partisanship,’ which is not only smart and practical but also boasts a lovely cover. The author, Julian Zelizer, seems to be suggesting that partisanship, not polarization, is the preferred path. Yet, back in the era of the Constitution, there were varied opinions on the merits of partisanship, with some seeing it as the essence of democracy and others worried about potential divisiveness. Mr. Zelizer, in emphasizing an idealized form of partisanship, seems to advocate an anti-party philosophy while simultaneously becoming an active participant in the two-party system.
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