25 Not Salon-Approved Conservatives Worth Following on Twitter
My response to Salon’s humorous list.
The far left site Salon recently published a list of 25 conservatives who are “actually worth following” on Twitter. If you scroll through their list however, it quickly becomes apparent that it’s a “who’s who” of noted Trump haters on the right.
My colleague Fuzzy Slippers wrote about it in a post: Leftist Outlet Salon Publishes “25 Conservatives Worth Following On Twitter”
I have decided to take this a step further and compile a new list. Some of the people on my list like Trump and some don’t but they’re all right leaning people with great Twitter feeds.
I made a deliberate decision to leave out politicians. I also apologize in advance to anyone who thinks they should have been included. Here they are in no particular order:
1. Kurt Schlichter
If you’re not reading Kurt’s columns at Townhall, you’re missing out. Few people understand our current political climate better than Kurt. He also has a great sense of humor.
I like how the Fake News Media starts jumping on Trump "not supporting the troops" the day Raqqa fell – because he supported the troops and let them win.
Everything the media says must be presumed to be a lie.@johncardillo— Kurt Schlichter (@KurtSchlichter) October 18, 2017
2. John Nolte
Nolte recently rejoined Breitbart after writing for the Daily Wire. He analyzes media bias with expertise and maintains an active presence on Twitter. He also writes about movies and culture with great insight.
Don't talk to me about gun control when your colleague Harvey Weinstein was allegedly out raping women for decades, Hollywood.
— Google "CNN,175,Sue" (@NolteNC) October 18, 2017
3. Katie Pavlich
Katie is the editor of Townhall and you’ve probably seen her on TV if you watch FOX News. She is an excellent political analyst and writer.
Roger Goodell is a coward. Enforce the NFL anthem policy or not, sitting in the middle by saying people "should" stand is pathetic
— Katie Pavlich (@KatiePavlich) October 18, 2017
4. Stephen Miller
Miller is no fan of Trump but he doesn’t have Trump Derangement Syndrome. He is also an outstanding writer who has contributed at National Review and Ricochet, among others. He currently writes for FOX News.
Grandma actually thinks she's getting away with saying the press was on Trump's side and that's why she lost.
— Stephen Miller (@redsteeze) October 15, 2017
No Hillary, you lost precisely because the press was on your side.
— Stephen Miller (@redsteeze) October 15, 2017
5. Instapundit
Few people have had a greater impact on politics and blogging than Professor Glenn Reynolds of Instapundit. If you’re a blogger who has ever been linked by him, you know what I mean.
Now that Trump has won where Obama failed, NYT has to tell us that it's a hollow victory. https://t.co/9FanXkwfwH
— Instapundit.com (@instapundit) October 20, 2017
6. Dana Loesch
Dana is a champion of the Second Amendment and freedom. She’s also a talented writer and speaker. It’s no wonder why the NRA hired her as a spokeswoman, she understands the issue of gun rights better than most people.
Do you trust Feinstein, Schumer, and Pelosi to craft gun law? Do you think it will stop at bump stocks?
— Dana Loesch (@DLoesch) October 6, 2017
7. Don Surber
Surber was one of the first writers to know Trump could win. He’s even written a successful book on the Trump phenomenon. His blog is great, too. Find it all on his Twitter feed.
This is the opportunity cost of being for president. He doesn't have time to run his business
Clinton and Obama became richer.
Bought men https://t.co/A8DPPelYC4— Don Surber (@donsurber) October 17, 2017
8. Ben Shapiro
Ben Shapiro is a champion of free speech and no one can question his conservative principles. He was an early and vocal critic of Trump but that has never diminished his expert ability to analyze politics, media or culture.
Facts don't care about your feelings.
— Ben Shapiro (@benshapiro) February 5, 2016
9. William Jacobson
Professor Jacobson is the creator of the Legal Insurrection blog and I can honestly say he would be on my list even if I didn’t write for this site. He’s a fantastic writer and political analyst. He is also an expert on the far left BDS movement.
I much prefer when mainstream reporters tell us how they really feel, not a sanitized version to create a false impression of neutrality https://t.co/XXzNmMXOzh
— Legal Insurrection (@LegInsurrection) October 13, 2017
10. Michelle Malkin
You’ve seen her on FOX News. You’ve read her amazing columns. Are you following Michelle Malkin on Twitter? Malkin also has the distinction of being the creator of Hot Air and Twitchy, two of the most popular conservative sites. Her new venture is Conservative Review and it’s worth your time.
Reminder to @jimmykimmel -You're not the only parent of a kid w/chronic illness who has opinion on Obamacare.
And we don't all agree w/you. https://t.co/ak6BTxmxFT— Michelle Malkin (@michellemalkin) September 20, 2017
11. Sean Hannity
Hannity recently moved back to 9 PM on the FOX News Channel and he’s killing it in the ratings. His show is one of the few places on TV where Trump gets any credit for anything. He’s also very talented at pointing out media bias.
If @NFL and players choose to continue to make political statements (their right) I predict fans who disagree will flee (their right also) https://t.co/JzOoce0SUU
— Sean Hannity (@seanhannity) September 23, 2017
12. Greg Gutfeld
I’ve been a fan of Gutfeld for years, going back to the Red Eye days. He has really come into his own on The Five. He has an amazing talent for breaking down politics and media. He’s also hilarious while doing it.
can we all just agree to take a knee during the Kars for Kids commercial
— GregGutfeld (@greggutfeld) September 24, 2017
13. Christina Hoff Sommers
Sommers is an author and speaker who challenges social justice warrior culture on college campuses. We’ve cited her work many times on this site. She’s fantastic.
Want to close wage gap? Step one: Change your major from feminist dance therapy to electrical engineering. #NationalOffendACollegeStudentDay
— Christina Sommers (@CHSommers) November 10, 2015
14. Jesse Watters
It’s Watters’ World, we’re just living in it. Watters is an outspoken Trump supporter and frequently defends that position on The Five. His videos featuring him asking basic civics questions to the public are the stuff of legend.
The American spirit always rises to the challenge during tragedies https://t.co/4330c1iZk4
— Jesse Watters (@jessebwatters) October 2, 2017
15. Rob Province
Rob Province tweets under the moniker of “Educated Hillbilly” and he’s really funny. He frequently tweets about politics, media and Second Amendment issues. I once called him the Iowahawk of guns.
I’m glad the press is now demanding answers from Trump about the conflict in Niger Obama started.
Brave.
— EducatédHillbilly™ (@RobProvince) October 19, 2017
16. Iowahawk
Iowahawk is legendary. There is no comparison to the humor of David Burge. If you’re not following him on Twitter, you’re missing out.
For Halloween, I’m handing out McDonald’s Szechuan sauce
— David Burge (@iowahawkblog) October 18, 2017
17. Mark Levin
Mark Levin is called “the great one” for a reason. He worked for the Reagan administration and he is a constitutional scholar.
Iran tells U.S. to stick the inspections; thank you Obama, thank you Corker, that Iran deal is a spectacular… https://t.co/ucpiPBvunw
— Mark R. Levin (@marklevinshow) August 30, 2017
18. Ace of Spades
For anyone who’s not aware, Ace is the Laurence Olivier of conservative blogging. He offers brilliant insight with wit that cuts like a knife. Follow him on Twitter.
the same media that obsessively probes #FakeNews Russian Collusion strangely uninterested in actual Russian Collusion. Fancy that. https://t.co/pDiDFCpd9d
— Baby Goat Alliance (@AceofSpadesHQ) October 18, 2017
19. Jim Hoft
Jim Hoft of the Gateway Pundit blog was an early supporter of Trump. He’s also an expert at political blogging. I’ve filled in for him at TGP many times and enjoyed the experience. He’s a great guy.
President Trump needs to address nation and demand investigation of historic Uranium One scandal – Send @HillaryClinton @BarackObama to jail
— Jim Hoft (@gatewaypundit) October 19, 2017
20. Ann Coulter
Ann Coulter was an early Trump supporter. She even wrote a book about it. The best thing about Ann is her razor wit and you get it all if you follow her.
Bush took a shot at Trump, saying our young people need positive role models. You know, like Bush's good friend Bill Clinton.
— Ann Coulter (@AnnCoulter) October 19, 2017
21. Mollie Hemingway
Mollie is one of the founders of The Federalist blog and a frequent guest on Special Report with Bret Baier. She is an excellent analyst of media in the age of Trump.
"What Happened" is the funniest book title ever. Still makes me giggle months later. Just saw an older lady reading it in the wild.
— Mollie (@MZHemingway) October 14, 2017
22. Sean Davis
Davis also helped found The Federalist blog. He frequently writes and tweets about political issues which are important to conservatives. He’s a very smart guy.
The Journolist political class will never forgive John Kelly for what he did to them today. It was an utter evisceration of willful lies.
— Sean Davis (@seanmdav) October 19, 2017
23. Ashe Schow
Ashe is a leading journalist when it comes to campus craziness. I’ve cited her work countless times on this site. She is excellent.
On college campuses, we’re seeing leftists attacked for not being progressive enough: https://t.co/M7TaasdD3V
— Ashe Schow (@AsheSchow) October 19, 2017
24. Dan Riehl
Dan is an old school conservative political blogger who maintains an active presence on Twitter. He has a deep understanding of politics and how things work in Washington.
Obama was a repudiation of Bush and Trump was a repudiation of both. That's where we are. I'm more interested in looking forward than back
— DanRiehl (@DanRiehl) October 19, 2017
25. Tammy Bruce
As a former liberal, Tammy Bruce brings a unique perspective to political analysis. Follow her and become a member at her site. All the info is on her Twitter page.
Isn't it time for a US Atty Office/@TheJusticeDept investigation into Disney/Weinstein? Who knew what? Where did payoff $$ come from? https://t.co/vm4wf4j3ss
— Tammy Bruce (@HeyTammyBruce) October 11, 2017
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Tammy Bruce is awesome. I like your list much, much better!
Although not a social media participant or blogger, Rush is the king of them all, and among the first to call out the dems. He remains a champion of sanity, logic and Conservatism. If Hannity, Levin and the rest (ALL heroes and heroines) are on this list, Rush deserves to be number one. With his almost 30 years of brilliance, Breitbart’s heirs and everyone on this list should be bowing in adulation. IMHO. The “never Trumpers” (yeah, you, rags), rinos and the swamp dwellers hate Rush more than any other human being. ‘Nuff said.
Everyone on that list should be honored.
The funniest thing of it all is, Salon cannot refute a single story told by any of The Great Ones on this list!
Talk about being a cult…
The left will always telegraph who and what they fear.
If they defame a conservative, follow that conservative.
If they accuse a Republican of an offense, look to the left for having committing that exact offense, for they are trying to cover it up by deflecting the guilt.
If they run hillary clinton for president in 2020, donate!
Really? Dim Jim Hoft has not been caught with his shorts around his ankles, taking it from T-rump? Ever…???
Seaneneen Hannity is NOT a deep vacuum T-rump sucker…???
You are part of the T-rump Cabana Bois.
Jeeeeeeebus…!!!
Kurt Schlichter is amazing, I discovered him right around election time.
Schlicter is certainly a rightist. He is NO conservative.
He showed his authoritarian/totalitarian ass with his call to use BIG government against those he sees as “enemies”.
(Some here will warmly approve, because they are NOT conservatives, and never were.)
There’s no one I agree with ALL the time, but Kurt does really hit it out of the park sometimes. He makes some good points, and is able to package them into succinct tweets. I’ll forgive his occasional clanger because he more often tweets things like this from yesterday:
“How come no journalists ever try the experiment of determining the gun crime rate among Americans who don’t live in blue urban areas?
Wouldn’t that be a good piece of information to know since it’s the people who don’t live in blue urban areas that they seem determined to disarm?”
https://twitter.com/kurtschlichter/status/921885559966126080
Of course! A rightist and a conservative will often have areas of common cause, and Schlichter is no fool. He makes some valid…even insightful…observations.
My point was that he’s no conservative.
Kurt Schlichter? I’ve interacted with that guy once on Twitter, back during those heady days when Scaramucci was ‘acting’ Communications Director. He was convinced Scaramucci had a good case against the “leakers” of his OGE 278.
Yeah, real bright one there.
i served with the Colonel, back in the day (he was a Major then) and know him personally.
you couldn’t be more wrong in your estimation of him if you tried.
IMHO, of course. i’m sure your 1 Twitter experience TOTALLY outweighs my years of interaction, in and out of uniform.
two points of order:
1. you left out @redc1c4 😎
2. “He offers brilliant insight with wit that cuts like a knife.” Point of Order: Ace slices like a F-ing hammer” per the AoSHQ style guide & long standing Horde meme.
Frankly, I don’t think ANYBODY is worth following on Twatter.
I’ll say again that I think social media is a net evil in our culture.
Hear, hear. Why waste time on a platform whose very architecture dumbs everyone down?
One of those rare times again that we agree…I quit facebook earlier this year and haven’t looked back. Comment boards like this one are my remaining vice.
Sean Spicier (Spicer parody) is really hilarious – he’s one of the first people I ever read on twitter and said “oh yeah, now I understand why you’d want to follow somebody”.
This is a great list – Greg Gutfeld in particular is incredibly talented and his books are both funny and insightful.
TBH with people like Gutfeld, Iowahawk, some of Tucker Carlson’s hilarious interviews, etc I think we have a lot more fun on the right. They can keep Al Franken for sure…
James Woods should be on that list, if you asked me.
I am not an expert or fan of social media, but I had been using twitter for a few months, up until a couple of days ago, when something (not)funny happened.
I made a comment about obama being worst President ever. Somebody replied. We kept going back and forth; guy was dumb, annoying and trollish.
At some point I asked “Are you retarded?”, and that was it:
Twitter blocked access to my account. I can’t even close it if I don’t give them a working phone number.
That means buh, bye to me. Privacy is more valuable than anything they have to offer, IMO.
Aw, that sucks, Exiliado. The solution, though, is to start another Twitter account and avoid using the word “retarded” in future. 😛
You never go full retard.
Nope. When you cede the language, you’ve lost the argument.
Not necessarily, Matt.
Sometimes you have to go down to the other person’s level if you want to get your point across.
I don’t like that word that much, but I think I like it more than I like Twitter.
Jim Hoft doesn’t belong on that list. He’s a loon, with no credibility, and citing him automatically lowers ones own credibility.
I used to like Gateway Pundit/Jim Hoft once upon a time, but they started getting more and more hysterical and shrill. In the last few years, they have posted way too much easily-debunked nonsense – I now see them as one of the more embarrassing promulgators of #FakeNews on the right.
And Ann Coulter has never been my cup of tea. I’ve never been able to discern how much of what she says, she actually believes; and how much she’s just saying outrageous things as part of a put-on schtick. A lot of times she comes off as almost a cartoon caricature of a “conservative.”
I find the rest of your list pretty good value though.
Coulter’s schtick is as a provacateur. She intentionally says outrageous things to stimulate discussion and (I believe) as a counter-balance to outrageous things said by the Left. Someone on the conservative side should be playing that game, and Ann does it well.
Twitter? Pfffftt. Kid stuff. A way to automate short attention spans.
And pundits? Double pfffftt. All I need to know about a pundit is, did he predict Trump’s win. If not, then I already have a better connection to the pulse of the zeit geist and wouldn’t find his input useful. That doesn’t leave many standing. Surber I know about. Coulter, maybe. Who else?
Jim Hoft. LOL
iowahawkblog is not a conservative.
As for many of the rest, it’s a pretty good list of people I used to read and respect before Trump. I still like some of them, but far fewer. And you’ve pretty much captured all the ones that have disappointed me by turning Full Partisan Trump Defender, with the concomitant nastiness and hypocrisy.
You were actually one of the first people I followed when I joined Twitter. Along with Insty, Iowahawk, and our good Professor here. It’s going back into ancient history, Internet-wise, but I remembered you for your efforts in the Michael Hiltzik sock puppet drama.
Amy, thanks for the kinds words. That does seem like a long time ago, doesn’t it?
Kind words. Arg.
I concur. Take Iowahawk off the list as he doesn’t identify as a conservative. Take Hoft off the list because he’s too easily suckered in by conspiracy theories.
Add Jim Treacher (@jtlol) and the Sean Spicer parody, Sean Spicier (@sean_spicier).
The Left must not really take L.I. very seriously if all they can come up with is Rags as your designated troll. Color me disappointed.
This is a very good list. Thank you. I was familiar with most but not all. Over time I have mostly given up on Hannity (he is mostly talking points and is very repetitive over time) and Coulter (I have come to question her intellectual honesty) but the rest are good.
I saw the Salon list via a link somewhere. I used to get their daily issue in my email but the sheer lunacy of their articles and headlines led me to unsubscribe. I couldn’t stand such crap in my email. When they started out they had some interesting stuff, and their list of acceptables went back to that time. Some on their list are awful…hacks, in my view…but some are good. I like Allahpundit very much (actually Hotair in general) for example.
I think, truthfully, that both lists together (plus Powerlineblog and NRO) would give a very well rounded sample of opinions on important issues. In other words, the mere existence of a name on the Salon list should not exclude them from being read. Let them stand or fall on their own merits.
All that said, I will NOT be resubscribing to Salon. Cheers.
I see this site has gone full Trump tard too. Anyone who takes Jim Hoft seriously has just trumpeted either their own mental illness or incapacity.
To recommend Jim Hoft without also highlighting his many bogus and retracted conspiracy theory stories over the past year is to become a clown show oneself.
I have to admit, I cringe when I see Gateway Pundit still in the good Professor’s blogroll on the right side of the page. Once upon a time, maybe… but still? After so many humiliating “”oopsies”? But it’s not a deal-killer for me. This blog has an amazing stable of regular authors, and they each have their own style and voice. Some I like better than others, but on balance I think it’s a pretty good mix. And at least when you disagree with an author here, as I have more than once, you’re not going to get blackballed.
I follow Andrew Klavan because of his good humor, common sense politics and spirituality. He doesn’t like Trump all that much but is very happy that he is president. Can you imagine what it would be like if Hillary won?
The best thing about ace is the commenters. And the movie reviews. But mostly the commenters.
Like most of the list but too many never Trumper on it, at least no one from NR or NRO especially Lowry are on the list. Would rearrange the order quite a bit and especially Tammy should be MUCH higher