| − | 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><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> | | 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> |