An uncharacteristically vibrant and funny (yes, funny!) Tom Tancredo has just declared war on hyphenated conservatism, blaming Rovian neologisms like compassionate conservatism for nightmares like No Child Left Behind. He explains, "When conservatives run on principles, we win. When conservatives run away from principles, we lose."

He does, however, have a weakness for "unapologetic conservatism." That line drew wide applause. So do all his lines, come to think of it. Tancredo is wildly popular with these folks.

I need a drink.