Sentences with phrase «conservative principles rather»
«Most Republicans still want a nominee who will stand on conservative principles rather than one who may appeal to more moderate voters.»
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«The Wildrose was not founded on political principles, like the fiscal conservatism of the Progressive Conservatives, or the social democracy of the New Democrats — but rather it was created, out of nothing, for the sole purpose of exerting political pressure on the PC government.»
Their principles seems to us more libertarian rather than conservative.
«I was sick of them fighting over the centre ground rather than principle, and chasing the Conservatives to the right,» he says.
Yet again, the Conservative front bench has opted to do what is expedient, rather than what is principled.
On this principle rests the independence of Conservative MPs, who are free to be representatives of their constituents and of the national interest, rather than mere party delegates in Parliament.
The more things change, the more they eventually cycle back to conservative principles that will always be dependable rather than flashy.
By addressing a danger widely acknowledged by those of good faith, but in a manner consistent with their principles, conservatives have the chance to wrong - foot their opponents by pursuing positive policies, rather than political stunts.