Movement conservative
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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:
- The late Senator Jesse Helms
- The late President Ronald Reagan
- The late Congressman John Ashbrook
- Activist Phyllis Schlafly
- Justice Clarence Thomas
- University President Jerry Falwell
- United Nations Ambassador John Bolton
- Columnist Thomas Sowell
- Commentator Pat Buchanan