# Squishes don’t win

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/squishes-dont-win/
- Published: 2026-11-15T17:00:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-15T17:21:38+00:00
- Original publisher: Washington Examiner (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/op-eds/4803206/2028-republican-nominee-consistent-conservatism/
- Topics: Government, Politics

## Key points

- The author wants a 2028 nominee guided by consistent principles.
- They distinguish conservatism from loyalty to MAGA.
- Core priorities include limited government and fiscal discipline.

## Summary

The article argues that the 2028 Republican presidential nominee should apply consistent principles, regardless of whether pressure comes from a Republican president, a Democratic governor or party donors. Its author says conservative independence from MAGA should not be mistaken for moderation or fear of confrontation, and contends that the movement has failed to deliver on core conservative priorities.

Those priorities are described as limited government, the rule of law, fiscal discipline and individual decision-making. The excerpt gives no candidates, policy examples or figures, instead making a case for judging a nominee by whether their reasoning remains the same across political circumstances.

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