I'm not sure where Judd is coming from on this one. He gives ten pillars of modern conservatism and gives Bush a 10/10 ranking. I disagree.

(1) Pro Tax cuts

1/1

(2) Pro Social Security privatization

How far does walking the walk get you on this one? He hasn't done much yet or even proposed doing much. Nonetheless, he's gone further out on the issue than any president or candidate that comes to mind. 2/2

(3) Pro School vouchers

Bush sold us out on this one. His education bill has been passed. I wouldn't expect another overhaul this term. I can't give it to him. 2/3

(4) Pro Free Trade

Steel Tarrifs and Farm Bill. On one hand he creates a new tarrif cause the Europeans are subsidizing their steal, then he subsidizes our agriculture. He wants Fast-Track, but is he going to use it? I'm not convinced. 2/4

(5) Pro Military (especially in favor of defensive military technology--Star Wars)

3/5

(6) Pro Gun

Except when it comes to arming pilots. He seems to be turning around on this one, so 4/6

(7) Anti-abortion, anti-cloning, anti-euthanasia

5/7

(8) Opposed to legalization of drugs

6/8

(9) Anti Separation of Church and State

7/9

(10) broadly anti-government

7/10. I can't think of the last thing he did to be faily called anti-government since the tax cut, which doesn't count twice.

7 out of 10 is a reasonably impressive score, but hardly a paragon of conservatism worthy of the Pat Robertson comparison Judd makes.