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I agree that this is not a cut and dry situation. As was said, conservatism changes, evolves over time. While Bush may not mesh exactly with "classic conservatism," I think he's an interesting mix.
I think it's a good point to look back in the history of the party. It's a party that changes with the times, and came about through changes (disagreements within the Whig party and responses to the times, as Rudey pointed out).
Liberalism and conservatism have changed with the times, with the people involved.
I'm not sure what the "new Nixon" comment was supposed to mean - care to elaborate?
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