Vol. 5, No. 33
May 15, 2000
Cover Story
A Ridge Too Far?
By Fred Barnes
Also in This Issue
- Impeached—and Proud of It! — Andrew Ferguson
- Why, If Indicted, and Despite Everything, He Should Be Pardoned — Tod Lindberg
- Clinton in the Dock
This issue of The Weekly Standard examined the Clinton presidency's legal and political jeopardy as the 2000 election approached. Fred Barnes analyzed whether Tom Ridge had overextended himself as a potential running mate, while the magazine devoted substantial coverage to Clinton's impeachment legacy and his precarious legal position, with Andrew Ferguson celebrating the impeachment and Tod Lindberg arguing for a presidential pardon despite the serious charges Clinton faced.