September 16, 2002

This issue examined the state of the Democratic Party and its electoral prospects heading into the 2002 midterm elections. A major investigative piece by David Tell investigated the public suspicion surrounding Steven Hatfill and his connection to the ongoing anthrax letter attacks, exploring why media and public attention had fixated on him as a suspect. The issue also featured coverage of Oklahoma Democratic congressional candidate Brad Carson as a potential rising star for the party.