July 2, 2012

This double issue explored the 2012 presidential race and broader political themes as the election season intensified. The cover feature by Fred Barnes, Jeffrey Bell, and Frank Cannon examined strategies for defeating President Obama, while Steven F. Hayward questioned whether past Democratic presidents like FDR, Truman, JFK, and LBJ could survive nomination in the contemporary party. The issue also covered super-PAC influence, pro-growth fiscal policy alternatives, and international concerns including Russia's political situation under Vladimir Putin.