Vol. 4, No. 6
October 19, 1998
Cover Story
Oxbridge Envy
The don's life of John Sparrow.
By Joseph Epstein
Also in This Issue
- The Democrats' Fate — William Kristol
- No Deal — Charles Krauthammer
- Smearing Alexander Hamilton — David Frum
This October 1998 issue of The Weekly Standard featured Joseph Epstein's cover story on Oxbridge Envy, examining the life of John Sparrow. The magazine's editorial focus centered on the Clinton scandals and Democratic prospects, with William Kristol arguing the Democrats were doomed, Charles Krauthammer opposing censure as a solution, and David Frum challenging comparisons between Clinton and Alexander Hamilton. Jay Nordlinger reported on Pentagon actions regarding Linda Tripp, while other contributors addressed anti-Americanism in Canada and Erica Jong's latest work.
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Smearing Alexander Hamilton PDF
Saving Clinton's Bacon PDF
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States of Siege PDF
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