One can only hope that Sam Francis is right in so sharply distinguishing his brand of conservatism from the dominant strain in America today. While some conservatives may be more at home in opposition, following the 1994 election the GOP can no longer afford the luxury of merely playing opposition to a supposedly dominant liberalism. Today conservatism cannot afford to be reactionary. It's time to govern. If Republicans hope to advance as the majority party in 1996, they need an affirmative vision and a governing philosophy.
Conservatives can no longer remain content in opposition.
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