Vol. 6, No. 6
October 23, 2000
Cover Story
Ben Franklin, Father of Our Country
Vanity, Vanity
By David Brooks
Also in This Issue
- Has Gore Blown It? — Fred Barnes, Andrew Ferguson, William Kristol
This issue featured David Brooks's examination of Benjamin Franklin and American identity, exploring themes of vanity and character in the nation's founding. The cover also prominently highlighted analysis from Fred Barnes, Andrew Ferguson, and William Kristol assessing Vice President Al Gore's campaign prospects just weeks before the 2000 presidential election, questioning whether Gore had squandered his political advantages.