Liberals and liberal Democrats compose a very insular society. They for the most part only converse with each other and listen to media that spread their bugaboos. They have yet to notice that conservatism has come to characterize much of the country. Its influence is felt even among moderates in the Democratic Party. Welfare reform is here.
Global markets are popular.
Faith-based social work is inviting. And as for environmentalists, no one is opposed to a healthy environment, and almost everyone is in favor of economic growth. The question is how to balance both interests. Over the last twenty years, the issues have changed. The liberals say the conservatives have lost cohesion owing to the end of the Cold War.