Compassionate-conservatism
compassionate conservative
noun
a political conservative who is motivated by concern for the needy but supports policies based on personal responsibility and limited government: George W. Bush ran for president as a compassionate conservative.
Origin:
1980-85
1980-85
Related forms
compassionate conservatism, noun
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