Conservatism lost out to Trumpism in 2016.
One thing usually missing here since before 2016, was recognition and discussion, of the shortcomings and weaknesses of "conservatism" as it had unfolded recently.
GHWB, Dole, GWB, McCain, Romney had led "conservatism" and while the Tea Party burned for a time, it also fizzled fast.
There comes a time when "conservatives" ought to ask themselves, what THEY could have donedifferently, and quit just criticising everybody else.
But this is #nevertrump briefing room, above anything else, and seems to have a penchant for getting most things wrong.
--DJIA near records.
--Unemployent lowest for blacks, Hispanics, women.
--Better foreign relations
--Two Supreme Court Justice appointments; and over 150 other judges appointed
--Massive reductions of regulations
--Border Wall construction underway, despite objections by democrats and weak Republican