as in conservative
a person whose political beliefs are centered on tradition and keeping things the way they are
a staunch right-winger who opposes, on principle, government social programs
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conservative
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What grievances have Trump and high-profile conservatives aired with U.S. banks? Criticism amongst conservatives and Republicans have long been aimed at banking institutions for imposing restrictions on firearms and other issues.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
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Robby Soave delivers radar on a new study released by Nate Silver that suggests that 45 percent of liberal voters reported having poor mental health compared with 19 percent of conservatives.—
The Hill,
The Hill,
4 June 2025
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“Right-winger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/right-winger. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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