It's so simple: I am a conservative who puts the country first, not a political party or a particular nominee.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker defines himself as a conservative who prioritizes the country over party or nominees.
- In plain terms
- The author says he puts the nation first, not political parties or candidates.
- What can you take from it?
- Prioritizing country over party is a stated conservative principle.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can party and country align?
- What defines patriotic politics?
Another view
Stating country first does not guarantee policy outcomes.
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