Vol. 13, No. 21
February 11, 2008
Cover Story
McCain's Bumpy Ride
By Fred Barnes
Also in This Issue
- The Democrats and Race — Terry Eastland
- The Democrats and Race — Noemie Emery
- John J. DiIulio Jr. — Stephen F. Hayes
This issue examined John McCain's challenging path to the Republican nomination, with Fred Barnes analyzing the Arizona senator's political difficulties. The magazine also explored the role of race in the Democratic primary, with contributions from Terry Eastland and Noemie Emery examining how the issue was shaping the contest between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama. The issue reflected the ongoing 2008 primary season when McCain was consolidating Republican support while Democrats wrestled with historic racial dynamics in their race.