Considering that Neoconservatism began in the 1960's by opponents to the New Deal, you are plain delusional in your idol list.
As far as "Former Trotskyites", the previous edition of TAC had an article calling for anti-War commies to join the anti-war right.
Actually, I part ways with the American Conservative when it comes to forming alliances with the Left. It is a futile endeavor that failed the first time when Murray Rothbard tried to unite the Old Right and the New Left.