Vol. 9, No. 4
October 6, 2003
Cover Story
Bush's Rhetoric Deficit
In making the case for the war, he downplays his strongest argument: America's duty
By David Gelernter
Also in This Issue
- Partisanship on the Bench — Benjamin Wittes
This issue of The Weekly Standard featured David Gelernter's critical analysis of President Bush's communication strategy regarding the Iraq War, arguing that the administration was failing to articulate its most compelling justification for military action: America's moral obligation. The cover also included Benjamin Wittes's examination of partisan behavior in the judicial system, reflecting the magazine's ongoing focus on legal and constitutional matters during a politically divided period.