Conservative Troubles Redux

George Will has sounded off on the rumblings on the right, referenced by Tony Blankley, but does it more specifically. He references four groups of conservatives.

Foreign Policy Conservatives (as opposed to Neo-Conservatives), are unhappy because of recent statements that the Iraq war was fought to uphold a United Nations resolution and to liberate an oppressed people; neither goal lies within the strict national interest criteria.

The Low-Taxes Conservative has much to be happy about, but has to be concerned that, although President Bush has cut taxes, he hasn't dong anything to reduce spending.

The Constitutionalist Conservative is upset with the recent Supreme Court decision to uphold affirmative action programs, and the Religious Conservative or Social Conservative is upset with the Courts decision to strike down the Texas sodomy law.

You might be a bit confused as to how the last two are President Bush's fault. Well, I'll tell you--it's because of Alberto Gonzales. Remember that name. He is on whatever list of potential candidates for the Supreme Court exists, and some would put him at the front. He is a Latino Justice, and would most likely make his way through the nomination process unscathed. And, of course, he's much more moderate than the Social Conservatives and Constitutionalist Conservatives would like. President Bush has been warned and warned again that many hardcore conservatives will be angry and upset if he nominates Gonzales.

This puts President Bush in an interesting position. Does he really want to pick a(nother) fight with Congress? Or with is political base?

For a more liberal view of Gonzales and the forthcoming fight you might check out Salon's article on it. If you aren't a member you will have to watch an ad or something.