Vol. 21, No. 5
October 12, 2015
Cover Story
The Kemp Era
When Republicans became the party of growth and tax cuts
By Morton Kondracke & Fred Barnes
Also in This Issue
- Putin Unleashed — John R. Bolton
- The End of Pax Americana — Lee Smith
- Rather Shameful — Scott W. Johnson & John H. Hinderaker
This issue examined the legacy of Jack Kemp and the era when Republicans embraced growth-oriented tax-cut policies, as well as the resurgence of Russian aggression in the Middle East under Putin. The cover featured prominent reporting by John R. Bolton on Russia's strategic moves, Lee Smith on the decline of American dominance, and Elliott Abrams on the plight of persecuted Christians. Additional coverage included Terry Eastland on Ted Cruz's constitutional principles, Jay Cost on the fraying of political consensus, and pieces on anti-police sentiment and immigration policy.