CNN, as everyone knows, is the flagship voice of American conservatism. When Americans want clarity on the finer points of Willmoore Kendall’s political theory, or seek a deeper understanding of the philosophical roots of Frank Meyer’s “fusionist” synthesis of liberty and virtue, or are curious about the history of the clashes between paleoconservatives and neoconservatives in the final decades of the 20th century, they turn to such erudite voices as Don Lemon and Jim Acosta. (Brian Stelter, I’m told, is taking a leave of absence to finish his dissertation — a West Coast Straussian critique of Edmund Burke).

So when CNN accuses a Republican of betraying conservative principles, we should listen. And that’s precisely what the outlet’s new bombshell exposé alleges…

This is a report CNN has been airing all day — DeSantis isn't a REAL conservative, but rather a big-government Republican.

Their proof? Larry Hogan, "conservative donors" and "organizations" told them so.

This is a purely manufactured narrative meant to assist Trump. pic.twitter.com/rTOLlO8nJl

— Curtis Houck (@CurtisHouck) February 20, 2023

[CNN clearly didn’t learn any lessons from 2015. Their ever-shrinking number of viewers did, though. — Ed]