Description

Over the last eight years, George W. Bush led his party and rallied the faithful behind his social policies, the "war on terror" and low taxes. Having lost two consecutive elections by large margins, the Republican party is at a crucial juncture. As David Brooks writes, "lines are being drawn by 'Traditionalists' and 'Reformers' in the fight over the future of conservatism." Will the party return to Reagan or will a new leader and a new direction emerge? Ramesh Ponnuru offers his opinion.