The article discusses the New Federalism movement and its opponents, questioning whether the disagreement is about principle or politics. It argues that supporters of states' rights prefer New Federalism over States' Rights due to the latter's association with racial segregation. The article also highlights how New Federalists deviate from text and history by supporting state immunity from federal judicial review. Despite advocating for text and history to guide interpretations of national powers, they reject precedents broadly construing the constitution. The article concludes by suggesting a focus on cooperative federalism for joint federal/state efforts to achieve national and regional goals.