The Rise of the Illiberal Right
Know Your Enemy
Cultivating Talent and Building Influence on the Right
The connections and synergy between conservative publications like First Things and the Bush administration are a result of talent cultivation and institution building on the right. The energy and influence within the conservative movement are shifting towards individuals who align with the current trajectory rather than traditional conservatives. These individuals are being groomed for positions of responsibility in politics through fellowships and funding, potentially impacting future political decisions and responses to issues like voting rights and gerrymandering. The permission these individuals give themselves aligns with the actions of figures like Trump in the short term, but may have long-term implications as highlighted by Damon Linker.
