Tag Archives: Conservatives

Erickson: GOP Can’t Win Without Conservatives

Despite a close loss in NY-23, there may be some victories for conservatives to take away as the page turns to the 2010 mid-term elections.

Sharpening Conservatism’s Rhetoric

This post makes the useful point that notwithstanding Norman Podhoretz’s description of liberal and conservative rhetoric, nowadays, one is more apt to find the rhetoric of optimism in Barack Obama’s speeches, than in conservative commentary.

Did Moderates Halt Reform to CA GOP Primary Rules?

A battle brewing in the Golden State over efforts to reform the GOP primary were halted this week. Were threats and pressure from party moderates responsible?

I Have Always Been A Fan Of Ted Olson . . .

He is, after all, a hero to right-of-center folk, a terrific lawyer, a very smart guy, and has lived a tremendously consequential life. It’s a pity he never made it onto the Supreme Court; he would have been a superb Justice, but he has certainly found other ways to make a difference.

Please, No More Talk About How Barack Obama Is A Popular President

We all know that’s not the case anymore.

Is David Cameron An Unworthy Prime Minister In Waiting?

Quite possibly. I can understand the need to ensure party unity on certain issues. I cannot understand the need to crush dissent.

Still Right-Of-Center After All These Years

Once again, we see that despite claims of an emerging liberal majority, Americans primarily report that their views are moving rightward. The most recent Gallup poll on the subject is quite illuminating:

The Novelty Wears Off At 1600 Penn. Ave.

A pop-star persona can only take you so far in the White House. At some point, if you are the President, you have to produce. And many people are coming to the conclusion that when it comes to the economy, Barack Obama hasn’t produced:

Conservatives: Far From Dead

Despite claims that the United States has swung to the Left, and that we are in for decades of liberal dominance in our national politics, actual poll results reveal that conservatives are doing quite well, thank you very much:

The Conservative Targets Of James von Brunn

We learn from Ben Smith that conservatives were on James von Brunn’s hit list. I guess that we are now going to hear about how right-wingers are irresponsibly allowing right-wing terrorism to target . . . other right-wingers. Anything to score partisan points off of a shocking and despicable act, eh?

- November 21, 2009 -

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