It's No Surprise that Conservatives Have Rediscovered Their Love of Federal Power

It’s No Surprise that Conservatives Have Rediscovered Their Love of Federal Power

02/03/2026 Ryan McMaken

There is no reason to be surprised by the total lack of commitment to any ideological standards. Nor is there any reason to expect anything better. That’s just how American politics works.

Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/its-no-surprise-conservatives-have-rediscovered-their-love-federal-power

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