So here's an abbreviated attempt at Laura's list, bulleted format:
Laura does (of course!) say a lot more about each of these topics, but when I read this request to define conservative, this section of her book came immediately to mind. I believe we could do a lot worse than use this as a yard stick when considering whether our candidates are "conservative" or not.
And I've got to say right now.... McCain fails utterly on points 1, 3, 5, & 6 On these 4 points at least, his failure is so absolute that a perfect score in the other 6 will not salvage his reputation nor allow me to consider McCain anything but a RINO.
Romney fails to stick with one philosophy long enough to get a score
Huckabee seems strong in #10 and ready to compromise the other nine
By Laura's list, seems to me that Thompson comes the closest among the choices we have currently.
Cheers,
Lloyd
I like Laura, but she sounds too much like a nanny-stater who wants to use the power of govt to legislate morality.