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About Daniel McCarthy
Daniel McCarthy is editor at large of The American Conservative. His writing has appeared in the New York Times, USA Today, The Spectator, The National Interest, Reason, Modern Age, and many other publications. Outside of journalism he has worked as internet communications coordinator for the Ron Paul 2008 presidential campaign and as senior editor of ISI Books. He is a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis, where he studied classics. Follow him on Twitter.
New Thinking on the Right
How high-toned quarterly journals are enlivening the conservative exploration.
Reviving Libertarianism
Those who favor limited government shouldn’t ignore the virtue factor.
Donald Trump’s Triumph
The president-elect represents a new chapter in American politics—and the end of dismal old one.
After Trump vs. Clinton
The real battle—to redefine politics and foreign policy—only begins with the election.
New Class War
What America’s ruling elite fears about the 2016 election
Empire’s Chain Reaction
Andrew Bacevich explains our decades-long war for the Greater Middle East.
Trump Beats Clinton the Way He Beat Bush
This election is a referendum on political dynasties and the status quo—even with Gary Johnson and a Kristol candidate in the race.
I Was Wrong About Trump
But I was right about one of the big reasons he’s winning: his enemies.
What Cruz vs. Trump Means
The Texas senator is the establishment’s last, unlikeliest hope to influence the Republican Party’s future.
Rand Paul’s Fall and Rise
Republican realism needs a leader—not just a president.
Voters Don’t Love Rubio the Way Elites Do
South Carolina saved Bob Dole and George W. Bush. It couldn’t save Jeb—and his departure doesn’t make things much easier for Marco.
The End of the Scalia Era
The figure who unified the right after Reagan is gone—and there won’t be another.
Should Rand Have Run Like Ron?
Libertarians have tried fusionism and insurgency—but maybe neither is enough.
The Establishment Wins With Rubio
Neoconservatives and business-class Republicans hope a third-place finish in Iowa is only the beginning.
The Mind of Russell Kirk
How the horrors of war led to the birth of American conservatism.
Iowa’s Next Santorum-Vote Surprise
Christian conservatives know their own hearts and minds—which is good news for Ted Cruz and Ben Carson.
Why the Right Doesn’t Win
How blue states and Christian factionalism keep conservatives at bay.
Is Rand Paul Missing His Giuliani Moment?
Why Iran is the key to Kentucky senator’s future—as well as the liberty movement’s.
Donald Trump Leads a Failed Field
He tops polls because his libertarian, Christian, and Tea Party opponents can’t make a sale.
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