Here's Something Debt Ceiling Obstinance May Create: A New Bipartisan Era
Party Polarization: 1879-2011
Bruce Bartlett wonders if the obstinance of the GOP's conservative wing will lead to a new era of bipartisanship. As he explains, the last - a coalition of conservative Republicans and Southern Democrats - began after FDR's failed court-packing scheme. Will a new overstep such as voluntary default be the impetus for realignment between the parties?
About the Author
David Frum
David Frum is a contributing editor at Newsweek and The Daily Beast and a CNN contributor. He is the author of eight books, including most recently the e-book WHY ROMNEY LOST and his first novel Patriots, published in April 2012.
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