Vol. 12, No. 38

June 18, 2007

Cover Story
Why Are These Men Smiling?
on the unconventional Giuliani candidacy
By Matthew Continetti
Also in This Issue
  • The zero-to-60 Thompson campaign — Stephen F. Hayes
  • Ralph Ellison — Joseph Epstein

This issue examined the 2008 presidential race through profiles of unconventional candidates. Matthew Continetti analyzed Rudy Giuliani's surprising candidacy approach, while Stephen F. Hayes covered Fred Thompson's rapid entry into the race. The issue also featured Joseph Epstein's essay on writer Ralph Ellison, providing cultural commentary alongside the political coverage of the emerging campaign season.