But it`s not me. Personality cults aren`t conservative. Conspiracy theories aren`t conservative. Lying that an election has been stolen, it`s not conservative. Acting like politics is a religion, it isn`t conservative. Let`s be clear about why this is happening. It`s because I still believe, as you used to, that politics isn`t about the weird worship of one dude.
Senator Sasse criticizes the personality cult surrounding politics and emphasizes that true conservatism does not align with conspiracy theories or the worship of individuals.
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