Call Me Back - with Dan Senor The Future of The Right - with Matthew Continetti
Apr 29, 2022
Matthew Continetti is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and author of "The Right: The Hundred-Year War for American Conservatism." He discusses the renewed bipartisan consensus in response to Russian aggression, likening it to Cold War dynamics. Continetti analyzes the evolution of Republican politics and how it shapes the upcoming elections. He delves into the historical roots of conservatism, the impact of figures like William F. Buckley Jr., and the rise of populism within the party, all while offering insights into America’s political future.
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Bipartisan Unity Against Putin
- A bipartisan consensus emerged in response to Putin's invasion of Ukraine.
- This consensus highlights a shared desire to resist aggression, marking a departure from recent isolationist trends.
Continetti's Book: "The Right"
- Matthew Continetti's book, "The Right," explores the 100-year evolution of American conservatism.
- It examines the movement's intellectual and political history, offering a comprehensive analysis.
Resurgence of Pre-New Deal Conservatism
- The modern American right mirrors the pre-New Deal right in key aspects.
- Both eras share protectionist, restrictionist, and non-interventionist tendencies.
