The Failure of a Movement

A McCain operative and long-time conservative activist breaks down what's happening to conservatism in this country. Best quote(s):

First, let’s be clear, American conservatism has devolved from a movement into an identity group. Identity-group conservatives have shown a shocking lack of respect for fellow conservatives who stray on a particular issue or two. I have personally had my patriotism questioned by (ex-) friends because I believe in a comprehensive approach to immigration reform. National Review infamously lambasted non-Iraq War supporting conservatives as “Unpatriotic” in 2003. A healthy movement can withstand the occasional division on key issues; a chauvinistic identity group cannot.