[ClaireSolt]

I think 14 years of triangulation should produce consensus. They say America is divided, but that is just partisanship. Probably Republicans could elect a more conservative candidate in 08 without triangulating. But, who would it be? If you want to see how Newt has poll tested his proposals check out Newt.org and see what is in store for us.

You may not regard Bush as a conservative, but he has pulled a lot of the world into conservative government.

[Mobile Vulgus]

I agree with all you said. I think Bush is a brand of conservative. he just isn't Buckley's brand! He is a big government conservative, not a small government version.