Difference between revisions of "Movement conservative"
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Revision as of 17:23, March 2, 2008
A movement conservative is one who supports all or nearly all conservative principles with a coherent philosophy, and who advances broad conservative goals both individually and through teamwork. This is contrasted with cafeteria, or single-issue, or self-serving approaches.
Examples of movement conservatives would include:
- Senator Jesse Helms
- President Ronald Reagan
- Congressman John Ashbrook
- Justice Clarence Thomas
- University President Jerry Falwell
- United Nations Ambassador John Bolton
- Columnist Thomas Sowell
- Commentator Pat Buchanan