compassionate conservatism

American  

[kuhm-pash-uh-nit-kuhn-sur-vuh-tiz-uhm] / kəmˈpæʃ ə nɪt kənˈsɜr vəˌtɪz əm /

noun

1. a political or social philosophy, especially in the U.S., advocating for conservatism combined with the support of some social services without direct governmental provision of those services.

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Example Sentences

Still only 48, he was the future of the Republican Party once: a champion of a flinty yet compassionate conservatism admired by both rank-and-file members of Congress and deep-pocketed donors.

From Economist • Apr. 12, 2018

The goal of compassionate conservatism is not economic leveling but social solidarity — an economic system that allows everyone to live lives of dignity.

From Washington Post • Dec. 4, 2017

Meanwhile, Kasich only seldom saw protesters, and used his folksy demeanor to stroll into events, regale his crowds with stories about life, wisdom, and balanced budgets, and delivered his version of compassionate conservatism.

From MSNBC • May 14, 2016

Gov. John Kasich, who had the home advantage, was genuine and revitalized compassionate conservatism by discussing urban issues and same-sex marriage.

From US News • Aug. 7, 2015

During the prosperous late 1990s, when compassionate conservatism first came into being, this vision might have seemed somewhat plausible.

From Slate • Feb. 6, 2015