I'd bet the ranch that (1) the author of this study had a preconceived notion as how he wished the results to come out and (2) the author of this study's political leanings trend toward the left.
Yes, the whole idea is to put the word "conservative" or "conservatism" into a stream or series with words having unquestionably negative connotations. It's merely a word association trick and it's part of the Left's standard effort at the brainwashing of the gullible.
I’d bet the ranch AND the cattle that since he already knew the results, he didn’t waste his time by actually *doing* the study.
Thanks for the ping!
The conclusions in the report actually show 0bama’s voting base. I see stupid people everywhere!