Martin J. MedhurstMartin J. Medhurstis Distinguished Professor of Rhetoric and Communication and professor of political science at Baylor University. He is the founding editor of the journal Rhetoric and Public Affairs. Books by the Author Previous slide in carousel More Than a Doctrine More Than a Doctrine Before the Rhetorical Presidency The Prospect of Presidential Rhetoric The Rhetorical Presidency of George H. W. Bush Presidential Speechwriting Beyond the Rhetorical Presidency Next slide in carousel