Vol. 3, No. 8
November 3, 1997
Cover Story
Why Al Gore Got in Bed with Ellen
By John Podhoretz
Also in This Issue
- Christie Whitman in Trouble — Tucker Carlson
- Elegy for the New York Left — David Brooks
- The Complaints of Anita Hill — P.J. O'Rourke
The November 3, 1997 issue of The Weekly Standard featured John Podhoretz's cover story examining Vice President Al Gore's appearance with Ellen DeGeneres, exploring the political implications of the high-profile moment. The issue also included P.J. O'Rourke's critical review of Anita Hill's memoir, characterizing it as the work of a self-appointed martyr, alongside Tucker Carlson's piece on New Jersey Governor Christie Whitman's political troubles and David Brooks's essay on the decline of the New York Left. Additional coverage addressed Clinton administration policies on global warming and healthcare for children, as well as civil rights issues surrounding the controversial nomination of Bill Lann Lee.