If anyone "betrayed" conservatism, it was Reagan, who did not attempt to scale down government, ever; and who never once attempted to stop abortion with a single ex. o.
Nor did he privatize any federal jobs. From those perspectives, this Bush is in actual accomplishments, not rhetoric been more conservative.
Are you nuts? You are attacking Ronald Reagan!
You may recall that the Clintonites attacked former presidents to save their guy too.
"W" has been a massive disappointment on the domestic side. If he wants my vote in 2004, he'll need to provide accomplishments, not promises.