November 5, 2012

This issue, published just days before the 2012 presidential election, featured multiple perspectives on Barack Obama's fading presidency and the campaign's final stretch. Contributors including Fred Barnes, William Kristol, and Jay Cost examined Romney's potential advantage with independent voters, Biden and Obama's debate performance, and the state of key races like Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. The issue also paid tribute to former Democratic presidential nominee George McGovern upon his death at age 90.