What is conservatism today?
The election of Donald Trump ended the old “fusionism” alliance of free markets, family values, fiscal discipline and an assertive foreign policy. Arguments about populism and nationalism, trade wars and moral rationalizing now dominate conservative discourse and the Republican Party.
The debate is intense. The stakes are high. The future is unclear.
Prominent young conservatives will discuss how conservatism came to this pass, whether it’s a good or bad development, and where conservatism — and the GOP — are heading, regardless if Trump wins or loses in November.
Panelists:
Guy Benson, political editor at Townhall.com, Fox News contributor, and author (End of Discussion: How the Left’s Outrage Industry Shuts Down Debate, Manipulates Voters, and Makes America Less Free (and Fun))
Mary Katharine Ham, contributing editor at Townhall.com, a widely-published conservative columnist, and author (End of Discussion: How the Left’s Outrage Industry Shuts Down Debate, Manipulates Voters, and Makes America Less Free (and Fun))
Matt K. Lewis, senior columnist at The Daily Beast, CNN political commentator, and author (Too Dumb to Fail: How the GOP Went from the Party of Reagan to the Party of Trump)
April Ponnuru, veteran Republican staffer and strategist and senior advisor to the Conservative Reform Network. She has written widely and directed the publication of Room to Grow: Conservative Reforms for a Limited Government and a Thriving Middle Class.
Moderator:
Bria Sandford, editorial director at Sentinel publishing and editor of numerous conservative authors.
Reception will follow the event.
This event is open to alumni, faculty/staff, parents, students, and the public.