I doubt if any intelligent observer considering that list would draw the conclusion that anyone on it was a conservative. Claiming to speak for conservatives and actually holding conservative principles are two different things.
And then there's that cover. Mind you, I know that my man Yeb! is the inevitable choice but it's a tough sell at the moment given that he's only drawing 40%...oh, wait, decimal place error, 4%...of the popular vote. The little people know nothing, as anyone on that list above will tell you. With a GOPe consisting of such luminaries it's a wonder we still bother to have elections in this country.
They should stop bitching, IMHO. Whoever is elected, they'll be able to slide into a comfortable seat of sideline criticism without accountability. Nice salaries, lots of air time - great gig if you can get it. Most of the rest of the media have already realized this.
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