Yes, you forgot someone obvious who is far and away more conservative. If you can pass more conservative legislation under a Democrat president than the other guy could under a Republican president, that definitely makes you more conservative.
The meanings of political labels shift over time, but if we are using the term “conservative” in its historical context, Santorum is one of the most conservative candidates that we have seen since at least Buchanan (I hope I’m not forgetting anyone obvious,) and probably will see for a long time.
Yes, you forgot someone obvious who is far and away more conservative. If you can pass more conservative legislation under a Democrat president than the other guy could under a Republican president, that definitely makes you more conservative.
“The meanings of political labels shift over time, but if we are using the term “conservative” in its historical context, Santorum is one of the most conservative candidates that we have seen since at least Buchanan (I hope I’m not forgetting anyone obvious,) and probably will see for a long time.”
Even freepers thought he was too conservative for them.
It will now be a competition between Obama and Romney as to who will mandate the most free birth control pills and gay rights.