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Before you conclude this is far-fetched, think back to Karl Rove's strategy in 2004 to move right with strident social conservatism on abortion and same-sex marriage, steep tax cuts and hawkish policies in Afghanistan and Iraq.
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He also gave to the right the concept of compassionate conservatism: the idea that instead of simply pushing for less government, the Republicans should offer constructive proposals for what should take its place.
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In any event, the fiscal conservatism implied by National's centre-right ideology means that the new government will seek to present most of its policy measures as having a long-term benefit for productivity and competitiveness.
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