December 18, 2000

This issue examined the Florida Supreme Court's controversial decision in the 2000 presidential election dispute, with William Kristol, Robert N. Hochman, and Nelson Lund contributing analysis under the cover story "Our Robed Masters." The magazine addressed concerns about judicial overreach during the pivotal Florida recount battle. Joseph Epstein contributed a separate piece titled "Books Won't Furnish a Room," rounding out the issue's coverage.