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Barstool conservatism is a name for a type of conservatism in the United States, associated with Dave Portnoy, founder and CEO of the Barstool Sports digital "media empire",[1] and his audience of "stoolies", made up primarily of younger men.[2] The term was coined by journalist Matthew Walther.[3]
In general, it supports Donald Trump, and combines non-religious libertarian concerns, such as opposition to COVID-19 lockdowns and bans on abortion,[4][5] with "tooth-and-nail, middle-finger unwillingness to accept liberal social norms",[1] such as "gender pronoun usage and diversity, equity and inclusion practices",[2] and embraces "sexual libertinism, anti-authoritarianism, ... and lots of f-bombs".[5]
As of November 2022, barstool conservatism was alleged by some to be "growing in prominence", "changing the dynamics" of the conservative movement in the U.S.,[2] and even "largely" defining the Republican Party coalition.[1] Others complained it lacked "a clear, animating political vision".[5]
- ^ a b c Robertson, Derek (June 20, 2021). "How Republicans Became the 'Barstool' Party". Politico. Retrieved August 10, 2023.
- ^ a b c Schnurr, Benjamin (November 3, 2022). "The growing prominence of Barstool conservatism". Massachusetts Daily Collegian. Retrieved August 10, 2023.
- ^ Cecchini, Evan (September 16, 2022). "Where Barstool Conservatism Belongs in the Republican Party". W & L Speculator. Retrieved August 14, 2023.
- ^ Hochman, Nate (June 1, 2022). "What Comes After the Religious Right?". The New York Times. Retrieved August 10, 2023.
- ^ a b c McGrew, Bethel (June 29, 2022). "The Problem with 'Barstool Conservatives'". National Review. Retrieved August 10, 2023.