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 Center for the Study of Politics and Governance
 

Conservatism Today

 

Panelists:

  • Ross Douthat, Associate Editor, The Atlantic
  • Mickey Edwards, Lecturer, Princeton University and Director, Aspen Institute-Rodel Fellowships in Public Leadership
  • David Frum, Contributing Editor, National Review Online and Resident Fellow, American Enterprise Institute
  • Vin Weber, Chairman, National Endowment for Democracy and Partner, Clark and Weinstock
  • Moderator: E.J. Dionne, Jr., Columnist, Washington Post and Senior Fellow, Brookings Institution


Summary:
Liberal commentator E.J. Dionne moderates this discussion of why contemporary conservatism has gotten off track during the eight years of the Bush administration and how "true" conservatism can be restored to prominence. Panelists David Frum, Mickey Edwards, and Ross Douthat consider what it means to call oneself a conservative in today's America and what it could mean in the coming years. For further highlights on this panel, read the live blog.