Vol. 2, No. 35

May 19, 1997

Cover Story
The Real Al Gore
By Tucker Carlson
Also in This Issue
  • Why Tony Blair Isn't Like Clinton — Irwin M. Stelzer
  • Why Bloomsbury Still Fascinates — Malcolm Bradbury
  • Confederate Nation — Noemie Emery

This issue featured Tucker Carlson's cover story examining Vice President Al Gore's character and record. The magazine also explored international politics through Irwin Stelzer's comparison of Tony Blair and Bill Clinton, and offered literary analysis with Malcolm Bradbury's essay on Bloomsbury's enduring appeal and a review of Thomas Pynchon's latest novel. Notable pieces included coverage of the Clinton-Lott budget accord, congressional budget negotiations, and presidential polling practices.