The phrase "movement conservatives" refers to people who are part of a political movement that promotes traditional conservative values and policies. They believe in limited government, individual freedom, and free-market principles. Full definition
Anticipating that Republicans will capture control of the U.S. Senate, noting the disdain for expansive federal role among movement conservatives within the party's political base (especially with their opposition to everything the Obama Administration undertakes), and pointing to opposition to the implementation of Common Core reading and math standards, Smarick argues that the next wave of reform will feature less - active federal policymaking. (dropoutnation.net)
Even as the likelihood of passage remains as unlikely as it was back in March, when House Education and the Workforce Committee Chairman John Kline's plan was kiboshed amid opposition from movement conservatives within the Republican majority, there are still some who think that the version under consideration now could pass if Kline's colleague, Lamar Alexander, can get his plan into conferencing. (dropoutnation.net)
S&N are within that mainstream, along with every green advocacy group; Gingrich and Lomborg are outside it, on a fringe largely populated by movement conservatives and right - wing political operatives. (grist.org)