Vol. 3, No. 26
March 16, 1998
Cover Story
HIGH STAKES
Also in This Issue
- Does Starr have a case? — Fred Barnes
- Should McCurry quit? — Tucker Carlson
- Will the republic survive? — David Frum
The March 16, 1998 issue of The Weekly Standard devoted its cover to the escalating political crisis surrounding President Clinton, with multiple leading conservatives weighing in on the implications of Independent Counsel Kenneth Starr's investigation. Fred Barnes examined whether Starr had sufficient evidence for his case, Tucker Carlson questioned whether press secretary Mike McCurry should resign over his role in managing the scandal, and David Frum considered broader constitutional questions about the republic's survival. The issue also featured book reviews by Newt Gingrich on Paul Johnson's history of America and other cultural commentary.