May 24, 2001

Always the contrarian, Andrew Sullivan

Always the contrarian, Andrew Sullivan isn't worried about Sen. Petty's--I mean Jeffords'--version of Pearl Harbor. He's happy the tax cut will pass, and it can play into Bush's hands because Senate Democrats can be blamed for any inaction due to gridlock on the Hill. In fact, Sullivan actually applaudes Jeffords defection because Republicans like him can undermine the party. Sullivan writes,

The Tory Wets, as Thatcher dubbed them, were forever bleating on about their "conscience," moderation, etc etc, while essentially supporting an ever larger welfare state and ever higher taxes. In the long run, best to get rid of them - because they are a treacherous breed who largely want to get rid of principled conservatives. And better to get rid of them before they try and get rid of you. Are you listening, Senator Chafee?