Vol. 10, No. 9
November 15, 2004
Cover Story
Bush's Victory
Misunderestimated Again
By William Kristol
Also in This Issue
- Act Two — Fred Barnes
- The Bush Realignment — Jeffrey Bell
- Purple America — John J. DiIulio Jr.
This issue analyzed President George W. Bush's decisive 2004 reelection victory and its implications for American politics. William Kristol led the coverage with "Misunderestimated Again," while contributors including Fred Barnes, Jeffrey Bell, and others explored themes ranging from a potential Bush realignment of the electorate to media performance in the campaign. The issue featured extensive commentary on Bush's mandate, the cultural divisions revealed by the election results, and what his victory meant for the future of the Republican party and conservative movement.