Vol. 1, No. 33
May 6, 1996
Cover Story
Veepstakes: The bloody, dirty battle for the vice presidency
The bloody, dirty battle for the vice presidency
By Fred Barnes
Also in This Issue
- Humiliating Warren Christopher — Charles Krauthammer
- Prestigious People Need More Money! — David Brooks
- Could he be our Dickens? — J. Bottum
This issue focused on the 1996 vice presidential selection process, with Fred Barnes exploring the fierce behind-the-scenes battle for the number two spot on the presidential ticket. Charles Krauthammer examined Secretary of State Warren Christopher's diplomatic challenges, while David Brooks contributed a piece on wealthy individuals seeking additional resources. The magazine also featured cultural coverage including J. Bottum's assessment of novelist Oscar Hijuelos and John Podhoretz's review of the Broadway hit Rent.