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July 11, 2026 Commentary

Conservatism, Until It’s Inconvenient

Has conservatism changed? We explore the Republican Party's ideological shift from constitutional conservatism and the TEA Party's limited government principles toward populism, industrial policy, and expanded executive power. It examines whether political principles remain consistent when government authority is exercised by those on the political right and why constitutional limits should outlast partisan victories.

9 min
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