The 25 conservatives actually worth following on Twitter Yes, they exist



Liberals in shock over the the 2016 election were prescribed a heavy dose of reality. "Get out of your bubble," the doctors note illegibly read.

It was a hard truth for the American left. They found out the U.S. was not as progressive as originally thought. Their steady diet of MSNBC and left-wing op-eds only reinforced biases and preconceived beliefs. The country's actual, collective tilt wholly evaded them.

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One recommended solution: Search out opposing points of view. Turn on Fox News every once in a while; follow more conservative voices on Twitter. This would be an honorable endeavor for liberals, if it didn't expose them to pure lunacy on a regular basis.

With every right-wing follow added on Twitter, liberals inched closer to the likes of Mike Cernovich and Jack Posobiec appearing on their "who to follow" suggestions. A few brave liberals likely made the leap and added Cernvovich and Posobeic to their timeline, only to find their feeds polluted by offensive nonsense.

But what if we told you there are 25 conservatives actually worth following on Twitter? What if we said that there are conservatives that not only dislike President Trump, but also engage in a level of ideological introspection that has surpassed most liberals? Wouldn't you have to check them out?

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Well, here they are, the 25 must-follow conservatives on Twitter. Give them a look and a follow if you want to get a view outside of your liberal bubble for a moment or two.







Kilgore Trout [pseudonym], @KT_So_It_Goes

Kilgore Trout "is trapped somewhere in a large corporation where he officially has no controversial opinions on anything." That's what his bio says for the National Review anyway. In actuality, KT is one of the most reliable personalities on Twitter, offering fierce takes on Trump and the movement he has engendered. Take, for example, his pinned tweet:

National populism is the vapid belief that you have the right to both modern standards of living & your grandfather's job & culture. — Kilgore Trout (@KT_So_It_Goes) February 24, 2017

A quick scroll down KT's Twitter feed reveals a smart commentator and a biting humorist. He is quick to identify hypocrisy and the absurdity of this presidency.

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The bad news is we're getting rid of the first amendment but the good news is the stock market going up wiped out the national debt — Kilgore Trout (@KT_So_It_Goes) October 12, 2017

Moreover, he is ruthless in his quest to hold Trump and Republicans accountable.

Trump treats a couple guys quietly kneeling as more of a life & death crisis than he treats an actual life & death crisis in Puerto Rico — Kilgore Trout (@KT_So_It_Goes) October 12, 2017

KT is one of the few conservatives who abandoned the nonstop left-versus-right bickering, devoting his full attention to the party in power and the president who feebly leads it.





Atticus Goldfinch [pseudonym], @AtticusGF

Atticus Goldfinch refers to himself as a "reform conservative." He's a critic who recognized the virus pervading right-wing politics — also known as conservative media. Most recently, he led the charge against The Daily Wire's "satirical" video on Columbus Day.

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Goldfinch went on an epic, righteous rant about the racist video, declaring it a microcosm of conservative media's follies.

A major conservative website made a blatantly racist video today and not a single conservative outlet said a damn word. — Atticus Goldfinch (@AtticusGF) October 10, 2017

You're all fucking rotten. This entire industry is built on incestuous relationships and mutual sycophancy. — Atticus Goldfinch (@AtticusGF) October 10, 2017

You can't call out Shapiro? Might make next CPAC awkward? Might upset some mutual friends? What about the monthly brunch?! — Atticus Goldfinch (@AtticusGF) October 10, 2017

It is mind-boggling to me that we have articles written over every stupid comment by a CNN talking head but can't address this putrid rot. — Atticus Goldfinch (@AtticusGF) October 10, 2017

"This is an unacceptable video that is clearly racist. This goes beyond satire and is wrong. Ben should delete and apologize" EASY AS SHIT — Atticus Goldfinch (@AtticusGF) October 10, 2017

Years and years of "Why won't the media call out their own" goes up in hypocritical flames as I watch conservative media ignore it all. — Atticus Goldfinch (@AtticusGF) October 10, 2017

Goldfinch's campaign yielded the desire result. Shapiro took down the video and acknowledged it was inappropriate. Goldfinch later expressed his gratitude for the decision.

Thank you. This is the right decision. I'm glad you reconsidered and took responsibility. I'm also grateful for your peers that spoke out. https://t.co/6vJILDIJFy — Atticus Goldfinch (@AtticusGF) October 10, 2017

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Tim Carlson, @thecivilcomment

A Christian first and a conservative second, Tim Carlson prefers to let his religious beliefs guide his principles (unlike some other high-profile conservatives). Carlson has been an active voice on issues of race and inequality and has appropriately combated the white-nationalist movement fermenting on the right.

If 'conservatism' now means denigrating the acts of brave African Americans fighting for equality, then I'm no longer a conservative. Period — Tim Carlson (@thecivilcomment) January 15, 2017

Perfect timing too, the weekend leading up to Martin Luther King Jr. Day. 'conservatism' or whatever is being represented is bankrupt. — Tim Carlson (@thecivilcomment) January 15, 2017

If it isn't conservatism, then conservatives had damn well better stand up and say it isn't. And you know what? The loudest voices won't. — Tim Carlson (@thecivilcomment) January 15, 2017

For liberal Christians who wonder how some of their fellow parishioners could actively support Trump, Carlson is a strong counter presence on Twitter that provides hope.





Tim Miller, @Timodc

A straight shooter respected on both sides, Miller is a former campaign staffer for Jeb Bush and now is a "token" conservative columnist for Crooked Media. Miller's fight against Trump did not end with Bush's failed campaign, however, as he has become a go-to pundit representing the never-Trump movement.

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This is starting to just get pathetic tbh. Someone should collect all the threats he's made as POTUS with no followthru. Weak. Sad. Etc... https://t.co/dXhvdNRcJJ — Tim Miller (@Timodc) October 11, 2017

Miller hasn't entirely deserted the Republican Party. He still advocates portions of the right-wing platform. But he also understands that Trump will probably fail to deliver on most of this agenda. Miller frequently mocks Trump and his supporters for the president's juvenile behavior, making him a worthy follow on Twitter.

Obamacare is still the law but at least Bob Corker has a new nickname #buthefights https://t.co/q5oMfg4tw5 — Tim Miller (@Timodc) October 10, 2017







Ana Navarro, @ananavarro‏

Ana Navarro is a Florida-based Republican politico who is now a frequent contributor on CNN. She is one of the few TV talking heads who does not toe the party line on every issue. Navarro is an outspoken proponent of immigration and LGBT causes. She also believes in climate change. She is most known, however, for her blunt criticism of Trump and his ex-consigliere, Steve Bannon.

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Republican cannibalism: Trump spanks GOP legislators; Bannon threatens primaries vs those that don't act like trained seals; the base claps. — Ana Navarro (@ananavarro) October 9, 2017

Navarro is a prominent fixture on CNN panels, but she somehow always finds time to entertain her Twitter followers, offering liberals and conservatives alike intelligent commentary on the news of the day. Oh, and she isn't afraid to attack those who don't practice what they preach.

Prominent GOP pro-lifer resigned, prominent Dem donor had to apologize for sexual harassment bc women did not stay quiet, exposed hypocrisy. — Ana Navarro (@ananavarro) October 5, 2017







Richard W. Painter, @RWPUSA

The Trump administration has been a blessing (or perhaps a curse) for lawyers specializing in ethics. Richard Painter is a legal professor at the University of Minnesota and was the chief White House ethics lawyer in the George W. Bush administration. On Twitter, Painter is a staunch advocate for the rule of law and is responsible for some of the most viral tweets about the wrongdoings of the Trump administration.

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Charging the government for political travel violates the Hatch Act.https://t.co/V9XFDld74w — Richard W. Painter (@RWPUSA) October 12, 2017

When he isn't educating his followers on legal and government ethics, Painter displays his wit and his contempt for Trump.

IQ test for Tillerson and the rest of the cabinet: how do you use the number 25 to change the number 45 into 46? This is a timed test. — Richard W. Painter (@RWPUSA) October 10, 2017

More importantly, however, Painter is one of the few conservatives on Twitter who appreciates the grave and present danger Trump poses to American democracy. If a liberal is looking for a moderate, nonpartisan voice, they can't go wrong with Painter.

In front of a foreign head of state, our President just said that the First Amendment is disgusting. He has to go.https://t.co/LjH5BY3xdT — Richard W. Painter (@RWPUSA) October 11, 2017







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Jennifer Rubin, @JRubinBlogger ‏

Jennifer Rubin is a noted conservative blogger for The Washington Post. She has entered the limelight over the last 10 months because of her devoted opposition to Trump and his misfit crew of advisers.

Once again we see few have debased themselves as much as VP. Should personally reimburse tax payers — Jennifer Rubin (@JRubinBlogger) October 8, 2017

We are now risking internal conflict because pres is irrational child. This is why he has to go https://t.co/vlm9GxhtsD — Jennifer Rubin (@JRubinBlogger) October 11, 2017

Rubin often links to her work on Twitter, so, for a more nuanced look at the issues of the day, Rubin is a necessary follow.







Ben Howe, @BenHowe

2017 must be strange times for Ben Howe, a conservative writer at Red State. Howe was one of the notable never-Trumpers during the 2016 election — to the dismay of many of his readers. Howe frequently engages in back-and-forths with his Trump-supporting followers, who usually accuse him of being a RINO. Regardless, Howe is a dependable critic of Trump, and refuses to mince his words.

"Nobody could have done what I've done." I feel safe calling this sociopathy. https://t.co/fhOwYRpKQ8 — Ben (@BenHowe) October 8, 2017

I mean honestly, do you really think Weinstein is that different from Trump when alone with a young attractive woman? Same guy. — Ben (@BenHowe) October 12, 2017







Brandt [pseudonym], @UrbanAchievr

Brandt, like Goldfinch, moonlights as a critic of right-wing media. He is particularly adept at holding ultra-conservative website The Federalist's feet to the fire.

Beyond his condemnations of The Federalist, Brandt takes shots at his fellow conservatives, especially those who do not apply their beliefs uniformly.

Weird how no one who said "this is how you got Roy Moore" but pretended not to support him shared the story about him fleecing his charity. — Brandt (@UrbanAchievr) October 12, 2017

Brit Hume has complicated views on sexual misconduct. pic.twitter.com/IVUGve2fQ8 — Brandt (@UrbanAchievr) October 10, 2017

There's also no love lost between Brandt and Trump. He has thrown the "fascist" label around from time to time.

The President is a fascist. pic.twitter.com/2hpxB0UqAh — Brandt (@UrbanAchievr) October 11, 2017







Ken White, @Popehat

Ken White is a lawyer who respects the Constitution more than politicians. While White is a strong Trump detractor, he also fairly criticizes liberals whenever he believes they have lost their way. White, commonly known as Popehat, is a loyal advocate of free speech and does not think highly of campus protests that strive to shut down conservative commentary. In short, he provides needed perspective for some liberals.

Even though White is not an apologist of the left, he does enjoy his First Amendment rights by ridiculing Trump and his supporters, usually with a hint of sarcasm thrown into the mix.

An Angry @TuckerCarlson Denies That He's A White Nationalist, Decries It As Slander By Globalists And Gypsies — Popehat (@Popehat) September 29, 2017

well i can say I didn't not not not call him a moron — Popehat (@Popehat) October 4, 2017

Milo's going to get wiped out now that everyone can guess his ATM pin number is 1488 — Popehat (@Popehat) October 6, 2017







Haley Byrd, @byrdinator

A congressional reporter for the Independent Journal Review, Haley Byrd's Twitter game ranks up there with the best of them. When she's not tracking down members of Congress, she's usually cracking jokes on everybody's favorite social media platform.

Reminder to never believe the White House about anything related to Congress https://t.co/jDkSuGr694 — Haley Byrd (@byrdinator) October 12, 2017

why is everyone tweeting about what blogger in chief Steve Bannon has to say — Haley Byrd (@byrdinator) October 10, 2017

“Congressman, what did you think of Bladerunner 2049?” -me this week — Haley Byrd (@byrdinator) October 9, 2017

the👏football👏thing👏does👏not👏matter — Haley Byrd (@byrdinator) October 8, 2017







Josh Jordan, @NumbersMuncher

Josh Jordan has written for the National Review and Real Clear Politics, but his best outlet has to be Twitter. The conservative is no fan of liberals or Trump. But, fortunately for liberals, he directs much of his ire at the president.

How I picture every meeting between Trump and his staff pic.twitter.com/PXN7mbICNR — Josh Jordan (@NumbersMuncher) October 12, 2017

Our president, who was championed as a brilliant economic mind, has no idea how debt, trade, or general economic concepts work. https://t.co/aUlofQsTda — Josh Jordan (@NumbersMuncher) October 12, 2017







Bill Kristol, @BillKristol

Bill Kristol's presence on this list may not go over well with some on the left. After all, it was he who helped bring about the neoconservative agenda during the Bush years. And his hawkish stance on foreign policy rarely meshes with liberals.

Yet no one can deny that Kristol has been a steadfast Trump critic. His tweets about the commander-in-chief spell out in plain terms how dangerous Trump can be.

The fact Donald Trump is not a serious person doesn't mean he doesn't pose serious threats to the country. — Bill Kristol (@BillKristol) October 11, 2017







John Weaver, @JWGOP

John Weaver was a strategist for John McCain and John Kasich before becoming a CNN contributor. He might be the only Republican who has fought for and defended the Affordable Care Act. He constantly uses his platform on Twitter to shine a light on how the Trump administration is sabotaging health care in America.

"President" has introduced Junk Trump Plans into the health care market, endangering lives, increasing premiums, & placing holes in market. — John Weaver (@JWGOP) October 12, 2017

Weaver's disgust in the president is immediately evident, making him a must follow for liberals.







Tom Nichols, @RadioFreeTom

Tom Nichols is a military scholar at the Naval War College and Harvard Extension. He authored a book called "The Death of Expertise," which has become increasingly relevant this past year.

From a national security perspective, Nichols has been all over Trump's amateurism.

Jokes aside, this is why I wrote the predictability of POTUS tweets is one of the things that makes them dangerous:https://t.co/IjHgPN56Bo https://t.co/fDnHNdIQxJ — Tom Nichols (@RadioFreeTom) October 12, 2017

He also hits Trump for his general incompetence.

One thing I love about Trump is the way he makes his supporters get way out on a limb and then saws it off behind them. Every time. — Tom Nichols (@RadioFreeTom) September 15, 2017







Allahpundit [pseudonym], @allahpundit

Allahpundit has been a staple in political blogging for years. Jon Stewart notoriously relied on him for his analysis and commentary for "The Daily Show."

While Allahpundit shares most of his opinions in the blog at HotAir, he does from time to time strike gold on Twitter.

Giving Trump 280 characters to play with is practically begging for an international incident — Allahpundit (@allahpundit) September 26, 2017

Next week: Trump orders Tillerson to kneel during the anthem, then fires him — Allahpundit (@allahpundit) October 8, 2017







Kat Timpf, @KatTimpf

Fox News host Kat Timpf wears her libertarianism on her sleeve. The pundit also gives Fox viewers an even-handed look at the state of politics in 2017.

The sentiment is disturbing to me. What if Obama said something like this about conservative media? You'd be OK with it? https://t.co/bOJ7GsrWHp — Kat Timpf (@KatTimpf) October 11, 2017







Stuart Stevens, @stuartpstevens‏

Stuart Stevens was an adviser for Mitt Romney and now serves as a political consultant. He is largely recognized as one of the most influential conservatives on Twitter. Like the rest of the conservatives on this list, he keeps a close eye on Trump and swiftly denounces him whenever he slips up.

So far this week POTUS has attacked NFL, POW war heroes, American hurricane victims, 1st Amendment, his own Cabinet & his political party. — stuart stevens (@stuartpstevens) September 30, 2017

How can Secretary Tillerson keep his self-respect and not resign? — stuart stevens (@stuartpstevens) October 1, 2017







Noah Rothman, @NoahCRothman

An editor at Commentary magazine, Rothman has become a regular guest on MSNBC's "Morning Joe." Rothman takes swings at the left from time to time, believing that liberals too often become culture warriors. Nevertheless, Rothman is a worthy Twitter follow because he explains how impotent Trump is policy wise.

Iran deal lives for now. Trump is flaky on Paris. Regulations back with next Dem POTUS pen stroke. Gorsuch is McConnell's accomplishment. https://t.co/vsuZnyld6u — Noah Rothman (@NoahCRothman) October 9, 2017

Today in Trump land: The GOP has failed Trump by not passing health care despite having the votes and by entertaining marginal tax hikes. — Noah Rothman (@NoahCRothman) September 27, 2017







Jay Caruso, @JayCaruso

When Jay Caruso is not tweeting about the Second Amendment, liberals will find his opinions palatable. The editorial writer for the Dallas Morning News is obviously conservative, but he does not allow that to affect his judgment of Trump. For those interested in what the other side has to say, Caruso's account is a dependable telescope.

Hannity would have had three weeks of spittle-fleck rage shows if Obama said about Fox News what Trump said about NBC https://t.co/dMDa6eIojI — Jay Caruso (@JayCaruso) October 12, 2017







Rick Wilson, @TheRickWilson ‏

Rick Wilson is a media specialist for Republicans and a columnist for The Daily Beast. He's also one of Trump's biggest foils on Twitter. Wilson loves to taunt the president, making him a joy to follow.

Trust me, Trump is an expert at sounding like a fool. https://t.co/r9slXjKejT — Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) October 10, 2017

You know Trump is locked in the bathroom in the White House residence, composing the first ragetweet of the day. — Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) October 6, 2017

Trump would hate if #25thAmendment was trending all weekend. https://t.co/CyRp2ZOaUv — Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) October 12, 2017







S.E. Cupp, @secupp

The Host of "SE Cupp Unfiltered" on HLN, S.E. Cupp is a conservative commentator who made a name for herself during the 2016 elections. Cupp does not hide her partisanship on Twitter, but she does not hide her loathing of Trump either.

What's amazing is that Trump actually thinks that his illiberal attempt at forcing patriotism somehow makes HIM the patriot. — S.E. Cupp (@secupp) September 24, 2017







John Podhoretz, @jpodhoretz

The conservative columnist for the New York Post and editor of Commentary magazine, John Podhoretz can be ornery for sure. But he's admittedly very smart and hosts a great podcast with Rothman and Abe Greenwald. He's also not bad at Twitter.

"He's leavin' on a jet plane, don't know when he'll be back again" -- Sarah Sanders should sing this tomorrow when Price is fired — John Podhoretz (@jpodhoretz) September 27, 2017

Unfit. Said it in 2015. Said it 2016. Saying it now. — John Podhoretz (@jpodhoretz) October 12, 2017







David Frum, @davidfrum

Like Bill Kristol, most liberals still want David Frum to disappear in a cloud of smoke. Nevertheless, the neoconservative political commentator and senior editor at the Atlantic has become somewhat of a professional roaster of Trump on Twitter.

A great way to show respect for the flag is to refuse offers of clandestine election assistance from hostile foreign espionage agencies — David Frum (@davidfrum) September 23, 2017







Stephen Hayes, @stephenfhayes

For the editor-in-chief of a conservative magazine (The Weekly Standard), Stephen Hayes calls it like it is.