The National Review gathered twenty or so young and old conservatives to explain why conservatives should be opposed to Donald Trump. I would say most always have been, but that’s because I think a lot of the more feverish Trump supporters weren’t really politically aligned with any ideology before joining the second great American political cult of personality in the 21st century. Still, this will be a handy reference guide for some, and kudos to Jack Fowler and company for putting it together.
The RNC has already rescinded its invitation to National Review to partner in the February 25th debate in Houston, and, quite predictably, Trump hit Twitter for a mini-tantrum.
National Review is a failing publication that has lost it’s way. It’s circulation is way down w its influence being at an all time low. Sad!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 22, 2016
Very few people read the National Review because it only knows how to criticize, but not how to lead. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 22, 2016
The late, great, William F. Buckley would be ashamed of what had happened to his prize, the dying National Review!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 22, 2016
It would seem, however, that Trump was a fan of the publication less than a year ago:
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