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November 23, 2009 VOL. LXI, NO. 21

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COVER STORY
Critic-in-Chief
Charles Krauthammer has been one of America’s most important opinion journalists for about 25 years now. But since January 20, 2009, his fame, reach, and popularity has burgeoned. That is because he has been a brilliant critic of President Obama: a persistent, fearless, profound critic of Obama. By Jay Nordlinger

ARTICLES

What Won Virginia — by Frank Atkinson
Examining the strategy behind Bob McDonnell’s victory

Dazed and Confused — by Elliott Abrams
The Israelis can’t figure out U.S. policy. For that matter, who can?

The View From Man Bear Pig — by Bing West
On the ground in Afghanistan, it’s still a question of power, not politics

Correan War — by Kevin D. Williamson
With help from an old friend of President Obama, Ecuador declares war on capitalism

Critic-in-Chief — by Jay Nordlinger
Obama’s hour is also Charles Krauthammer’s

Tarnished State — by Victor Davis Hanson
But California can shine again

Unholy Union — by Stephen Spruiell
Why is the SEIU boss the White House’s most frequent visitor?

The Road from 1989 — by John O'Sullivan
Reflections on the greatest peaceful transformation in history

BOOKS, ARTS & MANNERS

A Rising and Not a Setting Sun — Richard Brookhiser reviews Empire of Liberty: A History of the Early Republic, 1789–1815, by Gordon S. Wood.

China Alone? — Gordon G. Chang reviews When China Rules the World: The End of the Western World and the Birth of a New Global Order, by Martin Jacques.

Time Travel In a Melting Pot — Julie Gunlock reviews Appetite City: A Culinary History of New York, by William Grimes.

Reconsiderations: Be Careful What You Ask For — Terry Teachout revisits Point of No Return, by John P. Marquand.

Film: Dark and Wild — Ross Douthat reviews Where the Wild Things Are.

The Straggler: Driveway Drama — The neighbors offer John Derbyshire advice on asphalt, sealant, and more.

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