[Bryan24]

The principles of Conservatism aren’t constantly moving to the left. All of the candidates, except Thompson and Hunter are moving to the left.

The MSM is a living, breathing force that is pulling/skewing everything to the left. McCain will be touted as a conservative by the MSM. In reality, McCain is probably leaning a little on the liberal side of the Liberal/Conservative meter.

On a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being ultra left and 100 being ultra conservative, here are where the candidates actually rate:

Clinton = 5
Obama = 8
Edwards = 10

McCain = 40
Giulinai = 40
Romney = 45
Huckabee = 45

Thompson = 75
Hunter = 85

[mrsmel]

The MSM is a living, breathing force that is pulling/skewing everything to the left.

I agree. Ever since conservative talk radio and internet blew up, they have felt no need to pretend to be objective. The Right finally having a voice, made them feel they need have no compunction in showing their bias. And for as much as talk radio and blogs have done for the Right, they are still nowhere as influential with the majority of Americans as mainstream media.

[Greg F]

I agree with your rankings . . . including the shocking fact for Freepers that Huckabee is the most conservative candidate still in the race. Except . . . I think Obama is just as liberal as Hillary.

[dan1123]

I generally agree with your scale, but I think Fred gets too much credit for being extremely conservative. Voting against tort reform is a major blemish. My ratings would be:

Obama = 2
Clinton = 9
Edwards = 10

McCain = 55
Giulinai = 58
Romney = 62
Huckabee = 64
Thompson = 67

Hunter = 95