“Conservatives” on The Daily Caller

Mitt Romney has waged one of the most negative primary battles in recent memory. His scorched-earth political strategy has torn at the fabric of the GOP, and the governor isn’t exactly showing a willingness to sew the pieces back together. If the Republican establishment expects grassroots conservatives to simply “get their asses in line” (in the words of the prolific John Boehner), they had better rethink their position. (more)

Poor Mitt Romney. The man seems destined to destroy his own candidacy and be loathed in perpetuity for allowing Barack Obama a second term. (more)

From a young man who was the epitome of Reagan-era conservatism, to a meat-loving libertarian, these are the five best conservative characters in TV history. (more)

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin dashed the hopes of her many supporters when she announced Wednesday evening her decision not to run for president in 2012. (more)

This Easter, I taught Sunday school. The topic was what Charles Dickens called “the greatest short story ever told,” the poet Robert Bridges labeled a “flawless piece of art” and preachers have identified as “the pearl of the parables,” “the essence of the Christian faith” and “the central message of the whole New Testament.” (more)

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The governor of Wisconsin has signed it. So have most of the Republicans in California’s Legislature. (more)

In her Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) speech, Congresswoman Michele Bachmann, Minnesota Republican, told event attendees she’s picking up a bar tab for a party at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. She said she’s holding it because conservatives deserve time to “party hardy” after the major victories in the recent midterm elections. (more)

Tea Party groups FreedomWorks and Tea Party Express are both rolling out some new technology to keep grassroots conservatives connected with each other and with their elected leaders in Washington. (more)

A poll of conservative voters conducted this week by ConservativeHome indicates broad support for spending cuts and a higher degree of confidence in newly-elected Republican congressmen than in returning ones. (more)

There is no time of year quite like Thanksgiving to reflect on the year’s events, both good and bad. Take for example, the progress made on Capitol Hill (or setbacks, depending on your party) this year. Or consider the way a midterm election can bring people together like well, really nothing else can. (more)

This is the third in a series of articles looking at the races most likely to determine whether Republicans capture or Democrats hold the majority in the U.S. Senate after Election Day. (more)

Dear Meghan, (more)

The shocking victory of Tea Party-backed Christine O’Donnell in Delaware is fracturing the Republican Party establishment in Washington. (more)

In the wake of a dispute between WorldNetDaily editor Joseph Farah and conservative author Ann Coulter over her decision to headline an event sponsored by GOProud, a gay conservative organization, Farah and GOProud Chairman Christopher Barron will square off in a debate later this month at WND’s convention. (more)

If Republicans want to win back the presidency in 2012, they should hope to lose the midterm elections in November. (more)

WASHINGTON – Sarah Palin said yesterday that while Massachusetts may “put up with” Senator Scott Brown, the conservatives in her home state of Alaska “wouldn’t stand for” him. (more)

U.S. Sen. Jim DeMint said Tuesday he wouldn’t rule out seeking an unspecified Senate leadership position but dismissed recurring speculation that he could challenge Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell as the leader of Senate Republicans. (more)

(Reuters) – Prime Minister David Cameron will announce soon he is setting up an inquiry into allegations British security services were complicit in torture of terrorism suspects overseas, the BBC reported on Tuesday. (more)

Out of control hand-outs, which this year will be paid to three-quarters of senior civil servants, are to be restricted to high performers. (more)

David Cameron opened talks with Nick Clegg today about a possible power sharing deal after making a “big, open and comprehensive offer” to the Lib Dem leader in the wake of Britain’s first hung parliament since 1974. (more)