Friday, February 01, 2008

Profile in Principle   [Kathryn Jean Lopez]

Look, I can be totally practical. There's a time for practical, for settling. There's also a time for primarying — for hashing out differences on our side and who best represents conservatism — even remembering what this c word is all about in execution. And that time is now. And that time will soon be up, so conservatives shouldn't waste the few days left here — which is Mark's point in his call to rally.

The New York Times survey of the Right captures a different sentiment:

Meanwhile, conservatives are growing increasingly “resigned” to the idea of a McCain nomination, said David Keene, chairman of the American Conservative Union, adding that among Washington activists, many of whom, like him, double as lobbyists, self-interest may also be a factor.

“There are people who don’t like the idea of a being off a campaign or being on the bad list if the guy gets into the White House,” Mr. Keene said. “This is a town in which 90 percent of the people balance their access and income on the one hand versus their principles on the other.”

02/01 07:23 AMShare