Vol. 23, No. 16
December 25, 2017
Cover Story
The Man They Love to Hate
EPA administrator Scott Pruitt's recipe for success: fearless defiance of his political and media foes
By Fred Barnes
Also in This Issue
- Who's to Blame for the Moore Fiasco? — John McCormack
- While Truth Puts On Its Shoes — Mark Hemingway
- Deceptive Déjà Vu — Reuel Marc Gerecht & Mark Dubowitz
This December 2017 issue featured Fred Barnes's profile of EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt, examining his combative approach to regulatory reform and willingness to challenge both political opponents and hostile media coverage. The issue also examined the fallout from the Roy Moore Senate race in Alabama, with multiple articles assessing blame for the Republican defeat and reflecting on media credibility during the election cycle. Additional coverage included analysis of Trump administration departures, the electoral college's future, and the broader question of party responsibility for candidate quality.
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The Man They Love to Hate PDF
Who's to Blame for the Moore Fiasco? PDF
While Truth Puts On Its Shoes PDF
Exits, Graceful and Otherwise PDF
Wisconsin, the Surveillance State PDF
Is the Electoral College Doomed? PDF
Don't Let the Parties Off the Hook PDF
A President Has No Friends PDF
Deceptive Déjà Vu PDF
Rock-and-Roll Editor PDF
Eternal Capital PDF
Devil's Ball PDF
Hour of Kneed PDF
Crown of Duty PDF
Parody PDF
The Scrapbook PDF
Casual PDF
Editorials PDF