[rb22982]

"Libertarian" conservative is usually code for pro-abortion, so that's probably where most of his differences with mainstream Republicans comes from.

I've always taken libertarian conservative to mean economic issues are placed on much higher importance than social issues and not necessarily pro abortion. I consider myself a libertarian conservative. I am 100% against Roe vs Wade. The Republican party gets a D- for Fiscal Conservative (only reason its not an F is because of tax cuts--although they aren't permanent) the last 8 years. If a strong economic conservative is not nominated, I will not be voting Republican again next year. Hunter will get my vote in the primary.

[colorado tanker]

IMHO, one of Dubya’s biggest blunders was never using his veto to force some fiscal responsibility on the Republican Congress. Had he done so, they might not have lost their majority.

[imd102]

As someone who considers themselves a “libertarian conservative” also, I agree with your assesment that this means social issues are less important than economic. I also agree with you that if that is the definition we go by, then the current administration unfortunately gets a D-.