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CPAC will be the latest litmus test

CPAC, explained: A conference for ideologues has become a celebrity experience. Is Trump taking over conservatism, or is conservatism absorbing Trump? CPAC will be the latest litmus test. Conservatives can't figure out whether to embrace or denounce the alt-Right: The annual Conservative Political Action Conference began with a condemnation of the movement with close White House ties. Outcast no more: As the far Right goes mainstream, what will happen to their grievances? Stephen Bannon’s nationalist call to arms, annotated. Steve Bannon’s not-so-subtle threat to the media. “Steve, just say Jewish, this is taking forever”. Laurie Penny is on the Milo bus with the Lost Boys of America’s New Right.