BY THOMAS FRANK
Who are the tea partiers, and what do they mean for American conservatism? Are they yeoman defenders of middle America? Are they another '60s revival, clad this time in the drag of Colonial Williamsburg?
One way of answering the question is by looking to Glenn Beck's speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington two weeks ago. If Mr. Beck is an example of the new sensibility, then what distinguishes the new conservatives is a deep grievance with history itself.
Consider how Mr. Beck, the popular host of a Fox News program, began his performance at CPAC: "Hello. Please. ...
BY THOMAS FRANK
Who are the tea partiers, and what do they mean for American conservatism? Are they yeoman defenders of middle America? Are they another '60s revival, clad this time in the drag of Colonial Williamsburg?
One way of answering the question is by looking to Glenn Beck's speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington two weeks ago. If Mr. Beck is an example of the new sensibility, then what distinguishes the new conservatives is a deep grievance with history itself.
Consider how Mr. Beck, the popular host of a Fox News program, began his performance at CPAC: "Hello. Please. ...
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