Leon Panetta Vents Spleen in 'Worthy Fights: Noonan

The transcript discusses Leon Panetta's new book, highlighting its weight and the critique it received from Peggy Noonan in the Wall Street Journal. The book is seen as an example of partisanship, contrasting with Gates' memoir. Personal reflections on Peggy Noonan's past as a speechwriter for Ronald Reagan are shared. The discussion shifts to Panetta's potential political ambitions, particularly in relation to Secretary Clinton, with insights from Richard Haas.

What does the text imply about the relationship between Panetta's book and partisanship?

In what way does the text describe the emotional tone of Gates' memoir in relation to Panetta's book?