Vol. 9, No. 43
July 26, 2004
Cover Story
Joe Wilson's "Literary Flair"
By Matthew Continetti
Also in This Issue
- Our Man in Baghdad: Fred Barnes on the unsung achievements of Paul Bremer
This issue examined Joe Wilson's credibility and rhetoric regarding pre-war intelligence claims, with Matthew Continetti analyzing Wilson's rhetorical tactics. Fred Barnes also contributed a piece assessing Paul Bremer's tenure as the top U.S. administrator in Iraq, highlighting accomplishments that had received limited public recognition. The issue reflected ongoing conservative scrutiny of both the Wilson controversy and the American reconstruction effort in Iraq during the 2004 campaign season.