Conservative Voters Revolt Against Leaders?

Matt Lewis | January 23, 2008 9:12 AM

What does Fred Thompson's early exit have to say about the power and influence of the conservative "chattering classes" who encouraged him to run for president -- and the others who used their powerful megaphones to prop him up?

... And how about the fact that John McCain and Mike Huckabee -- both scorned by powerful conservative insiders -- are still standing? What does that say about the state of things?

The teaser for David Brooks' recent column may answer the question: "A funny thing has happened this primary season. Conservative voters have not followed their conservative leaders" ...