Vol. 5, No. 9

November 15, 1999

Cover Story
Al Gore's Wolf Trap
By Christopher Caldwell
Also in This Issue
  • John McCain's Temperament — Andrew Ferguson
  • The Dems' Left Turn — Fred Barnes
  • Alpha Males: Wannabe & Real

This issue examined the Democratic Party's shifting political direction and key 2000 presidential campaign figures. Christopher Caldwell analyzed Vice President Al Gore's strategic positioning, while Andrew Ferguson assessed Senator John McCain's character and temperament as a potential candidate. Fred Barnes contributed analysis of the Democrats' leftward movement, as the magazine covered the evolving landscape of presidential politics heading into the crucial 2000 election cycle.