January 23, 2012

This issue examined the 2012 Republican presidential race as Mitt Romney emerged as a frontrunner heading into the primary contests. Multiple prominent conservatives—including Fred Barnes, Andrew Ferguson, Matt LaBash, Jonathan V. Last, Tod Lindberg, and P.J. O'Rourke—weighed in on whether Romney's momentum could be stopped and analyzed the state of the GOP nomination battle. Matthew Continetti also contributed analysis on the Obama administration, identifying what he considered the worst aide in the White House.