Vol. 1, No. 47
August 19, 1996
Cover Story
Keep It Simple, Senator
Special San Diego Convention Issue
Also in This Issue
- The Comma War of 1996 — Tucker Carlson
- Tax Cuts: This is now — Irwin M. Stelzer
- Gay-Ed for Tots — Debra J. Saunders
This special San Diego Convention Issue covered the 1996 Republican National Convention and Bob Dole's presidential campaign. The magazine's editorial stance emphasized simplicity in Dole's messaging, with pieces examining the GOP platform disputes over language, Dole's relationship with New Right advisers, and the case for his tax cut proposal. The issue also featured cultural commentary on Merle Haggard's unexpected political significance and San Francisco's early childhood education policies.