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Zero Cool's avatar

I'm talking about traditional conservative Republicans in the Bush mold, not conservative Republicans in general.

Tom DeLay was right wing. However, President Bush was conservative on quite a number of issues while being moderate on others. Comprehensive immigration reform efforts during Bush's time were not right wing. President George HW Bush also raised taxes during his time.

Also, regarding the Sununus, they are not right wingers. Per On the Issues, NH Governor Chris Sununu and his brother, former US Senator John Sununu.

Chris Sununu - Moderate conservative

https://ontheissues.org/Chris_Sununu.htm

John Sununu - Libertarian conservative

https://www.ontheissues.org/House/John_Sununu.htm

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Zero Cool's avatar

Regarding John Sununu, he had a similar environmental record as John McCain when being in the Senate.

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michaelflutist's avatar

Moderate conservatives, certainly including McCain, are still right-wing! Supporting the destruction of the environment is not a conservative value, if you think about it. The Sununus are opposed to abortion rights, aren't they?

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