The phrase "conservative bent" refers to a person's inclination or tendency to hold traditional, cautious, or moderate views and to prefer stability and preserving established practices or beliefs. Full definition
It can not restore the nation, as those of a more conservative bent might like. (firstthings.com)
There are some of conservative bent Others, liberal / progressive in stripe But we want to know where science went In the climate dispute. (climateaudit.org)
I say this because I suspect (but do not know) that the judiciary is less in favour of incarceration as a rule than governments of the current conservative bent. (slaw.ca)