Meanwhile, ID and creationism have falsely, but effectively, been labelled as conservative viewpoints by the MSM.
More than just the MSM seem to think that, but I'm kind of neutral on that point.
I'm not so certain that that's a false label. How many DU threads have you seen extolling the virtues of ID and Creationism?
If the shoe fits, you have to wear it. The fundies are trying to sneak the bible into science classes, and the republicans are faced with the resulting headaches. Both parties have the same problems with their whacked out fringe: accomidate, repudiate or ignore?