as in conservatives
a person whose political beliefs are centered on tradition and keeping things the way they are
paleoconservatives who would never sanction gambling casinos in their state
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conservatives
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But conservatives perceive the lack of action as Thune’s unwillingness, despite supporting the bill, to whip votes for a priority the base cares about.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Mar. 2026 -
This constellation of beliefs can sometimes put Turcios at odds with older conservatives.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Paleoconservatives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paleoconservatives. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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