Former conservative MICHAEL LIND. As a writer and editor he worked closely with the leaders of American conservatism: as research assistant to William F. Buckley, Jr. and editor of the National Interest. He became disillusioned with the party because of it's economic policies and the dominance of such groups as the Christian Coalition. He also denounced Pat Buchanan in 1992. LIND's new book is "Up From Conservatism: Why the Right is Wrong for America." (The Free Press) LIND is currently senior editor of The New Yorker.
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