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David Brooks and the Plight of Reformist Republicans
Earlier this year, in a back and forth with Ross Douthat , I argued that reformist conservatives like him and his Grand New Party co-author Reihan Salam had exactly the right ideas for appealing to working and middle-class voters, but that the GOP would never adopt them--at least not in its ...
Conservatives Vs. Reformers, As Told By David Brooks - Right Wing News (Conservative News and Views)
rightwingnews.com — David Brooks, who can pretty much be counted on to love any idea that loses elections for... Republicans, lays out the fight for the soul of the Republican Party as he sees it , It's only been a week since the defeat, but the battle lines have already ... (more) Conservatives Vs. Reformers, As Told By David Brooks - ...
David Brooks on conservative moment: ‘World of pain,’ ‘no leaders,’ ‘no coherent belief system.’
David Brooks on conservative moment: ‘World of pain,’ ‘no leaders,’ ‘no coherent belief system.’
thinkprogress.org — On CBS’ Face the Nation, New York Times conservative columnist David Brooks said the Republican Party is... in a “world of pain.” “Now it’s just a circular firing squad with everybody attacking each other and no coherent ... (more) David Brooks on conservative moment: ‘World of pain,’ ...
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