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The term  '''"token conservative"''' describes the lip service paid by the mainstream, [[liberal media]] to so-called [[fairness]]. The typical offering from the [[mainstream media]] is a single moderate, so-called "conservative" speaker, reporter, columnist among hundreds of fellow liberal employees.  This person's view is almost exclusively "New World" moderate-to-[[liberal]] and they usually find more in common with their liberal counterparts than with real American conservatives. On occasion, a single true conservative such as [[Jeffrey Lord]] finds employment with the mainstream media, but it never lasts because of their commitment to real [[conservative]] viewpoints. The liberal media demands that they hire their brand of "conservative" – one that will attack real conservatives. In some cases, token "conservatives" have voiced opinions even more left-wing than those of commentators who admit being on the Left.

The term  '''"token conservative"''' describes the lip service paid by the mainstream, [[liberal media]] to so-called [[fairness]]. The typical offering from the [[mainstream media]] is a single moderate, so-called "conservative" speaker, reporter, columnist among hundreds of fellow liberal employees.  This person's view is almost exclusively "New World" moderate-to-[[liberal]] and they usually find more in common with their liberal counterparts than with real American conservatives. On occasion, a single true conservative such as [[Jeffrey Lord]] finds employment with the mainstream media, but it never lasts because of their commitment to real [[conservative]] viewpoints. The liberal media demands that they hire their brand of "conservative" – one that will attack real conservatives. In some cases, token "conservatives" have voiced opinions even more left-wing than those of commentators who admit being on the Left.

The liberal media often promotes token conservatives, portraying them as actual conservatives but never promoting [[movement conservatives]],<ref>Nolan, Lucas (October 23, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2017/10/23/salon-publishes-list-of-approved-trump-hating-twitter-conservatives/ Salon Publishes List of Approved Trump-Hating Twitter Conservatives]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 23, 2017.</ref> even though they are in the extreme minority of the Republican Party.<ref>Concha, Joe (July 9, 2018). [https://thehill.com/opinion/white-house/396086-nevertrumpers-dominate-media-despite-trump-party-loyalty-at-historic-high #NeverTrumpers dominate media despite Trump party loyalty at historic high]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 9, 2018.</ref> Token conservatives are largely synonymous with the "[[Never Trump movement]]", which the liberal media frequently promotes as "conservative" voices despite their irrational rejection of President Trump and his conservative policies.<ref>Mason, Ian (January 21, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/01/21/never-trump-spent-first-year-resistance/ How Never Trump Spent Their First Year in Resistance]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 22, 2018.</ref>

The liberal media often promotes token conservatives, portraying them as actual conservatives but never promoting [[movement conservatives]],<ref>Nolan, Lucas (October 23, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2017/10/23/salon-publishes-list-of-approved-trump-hating-twitter-conservatives/ Salon Publishes List of Approved Trump-Hating Twitter Conservatives]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 23, 2017.</ref> even though they are in the extreme minority of the Republican Party.<ref>Concha, Joe (July 9, 2018). [https://thehill.com/opinion/white-house/396086-nevertrumpers-dominate-media-despite-trump-party-loyalty-at-historic-high #NeverTrumpers dominate media despite Trump party loyalty at historic high]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 9, 2018.</ref> Token conservatives are largely synonymous with the "[[Never Trump movement]]", which the liberal media frequently promotes as "conservative" voices despite their irrational rejection of President Trump and his conservative policies.<ref>Mason, Ian (January 21, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/01/21/never-trump-spent-first-year-resistance/ How Never Trump Spent Their First Year in Resistance]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 22, 2018.</ref><ref>Jones, Greg (November 4, 2019). [https://humanevents.com/2019/11/04/the-downfall-of-conservatism-inc/ The Downfall of Conservatism, Inc.] ''Human Events''. Retrieved November 5, 2019.</ref>

M. Stanton Evans, an icon of the conservative movement, once said that "The trouble with conservatives is that too many of them come to Washington thinking they are going to drain the swamp, only to discover that Washington is a hot tub."<ref>[https://www.dailysignal.com/2015/03/03/remembering-unique-conservative-voice-m-stanton-evans/ Remembering the Unique Conservative Voice of M. Stanton Evans]</ref>

M. Stanton Evans, an icon of the conservative movement, once said that "The trouble with conservatives is that too many of them come to Washington thinking they are going to drain the swamp, only to discover that Washington is a hot tub."<ref>[https://www.dailysignal.com/2015/03/03/remembering-unique-conservative-voice-m-stanton-evans/ Remembering the Unique Conservative Voice of M. Stanton Evans]</ref>