The American Spectator

Enemy of the Week

Iraq and Back

10.4.02 @ 5:26PM

Somebody out there wants to blow up America -- or at least America's plans not to get blown up.

Washington Prowler

Grade Expectations

The Prowler | 10.4.02 @ 12:05AM

Democrats will need to pull some all-nighters. Also: Al Gore fails to register.

To Be Absolutely Frank

The Joy of Getting Carded

Francis X. Rocca | 10.4.02 @ 12:04AM

Searching for identity? Look in your own back pocket.

The Virginian

What's in a Line?

Dave Shiflett | 10.4.02 @ 12:03AM

Playing second fiddle to Dubya has clearly inspired some of the worst cliché-mongering in Democrat history. Good Driver Gore, per usual, leads the way.

Special Report

Student Days

10.4.02 @ 12:02AM

Continuity and change, as they say, on the Current Campus.

Reader Mail

The Breaks of the Game

10.4.02 @ 12:01AM

Management as sport. Mr. Smith goes where? The Butter Ball's spread. Plus more.

Special Report

To Be Tried By Twelve?

Reid Collins | 10.3.02 @ 1:23PM

More people were killed on purpose in Montgomery County, Maryland, today than died at the hurricane hands of ''Lili'' in Louisiana.

Washington Prowler

The Torch's Afterburn

The Prowler | 10.3.02 @ 12:05AM

Now it's up to the federal courts to decide whether Frank Lautenberg gets on the New Jersey ballot. If they say no, Robert Torricelli won't necessarily make life easier for Democrats by resigning. Plus: GOP disaster brewing in New Hampshire.

The Current Crisis

A Fat Little Butter Ball

R. Emmett Tyrrell, Jr. | 10.3.02 @ 12:04AM

Senator Torricelli is a political bully who uses political power to do what he is physically impotent to do.

The Current Crisis

California Under Siege

George Neumayr | 10.3.02 @ 12:03AM

While Davis bombards the state, Simon next Monday will have a chance to shoot his unpopular opponent down for good.

Sports Arena

Confessions of a Front-Running Turncoat

Paul Beston | 10.3.02 @ 12:02AM

How a Chicago Cubs fan learned to stop suffering and love the Yankees.

Buy the Book

Geeks & Geezers

10.3.02 @ 12:01AM

A new book attempts to explain ''how era, values, and defining moments'' shaped two different generations of leaders.

Washington Prowler

Torricelli Trauma Center

The Prowler | 10.2.02 @ 12:05AM

The mighty Democratic scramble to hold on to the Soprano seat.

The Investor

Go Long

Michael Craig | 10.2.02 @ 12:04AM

This is the time to load up, fire all your guns, and pour your money into the stock market.

At Large

The Longest Bad Week

John Corry | 10.2.02 @ 12:03AM

From Gore to Daschle to Byrd to Bonior and McDermott to Torricelli, the Democrats have never sunk so low (at least so far this century).

Movie Takes

The Tuxedo

James Bowman | 10.2.02 @ 12:02AM

American cinematic fakery at its most postmodern and gadgety.

Reader Mail

Heavy on Iraq

10.2.02 @ 12:01AM

Or should it be subjected to a light touch? A special exchange. Plus more.

Washington Prowler

Al's Brookings Booking

10.1.02 @ 12:06AM

More self-immolation in the offing. Plus: Bill Clinton's muscular new friend.

Loose Canons

Material Breach

Jed Babbin | 10.1.02 @ 12:05AM

A heavy hit on Iraq will have to be light.

The Current Crisis

Ganske in Moderation

David Hogberg | 10.1.02 @ 12:04AM

A once promising Iowa Senate campaign quickly going nowhere is given new life by a big dirty trick from the opposition.

Special Report

Misreading the Reagans

George Neumayr | 10.1.02 @ 12:03AM

The New York Times still doesn't know that Ronald Reagan wasn't one to discard moral principle if it conflicted with convenience.

Movie Takes

Sweet Home (Republican) Alabama