It's almost impossible to make the case that Bush is a conservative. That may be good; that may be bad.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker doubts Bush qualifies as a conservative and notes that this fact could have either positive or negative consequences.
- In plain terms
- Bush might not be a conservative, which could be good or bad.
- What can you take from it?
- Political labels matter for policy expectations.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does labeling leaders help?
- What defines a conservative?
Another view
Defining conservatism is subjective and contested.
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