The Bridge Back From the Wilderness

By George Will
Real Clear Politics

WASHINGTON -- At least Republicans now know where "the bridge to nowhere'' leads: to the political wilderness. But there are three reasons for conservatives to temper their despondency.

First, they were punished not for pursuing but for forgetting conservatism. Second, they admire market rationality, and the political market has worked. Third, on various important fronts, conservatism continued its advance Tuesday.