We, as conservative intellectuals, should not be in the business of making excuses for bad parliamentary decisions by Republican leaders in Congress.

He talks to everyone, from Catholic groups, the Republican party network over the country to conservative intellectuals and the Washington media.

Why should we not expect self-designated environmental leaders to practice what they preach?

I am astounded. This is theoretically a fiscally conservative Republican Congress. I don't get it.

Reagan is a symbol who calls the party to be something broader. The Republican Party is in many ways a very disunited party. In a way, by making Reagan a greater figure, you can create a greater unity.

The thing that sustains a strong Fox network is the thing that undermines a strong Republican party.