Rufo in the Dock
Elizabeth Corey has brought serious charges against Christopher Rufo, accusing him and other conservatives of being uncivil and divisive. She contrasts her group of 'beautiful losers' with Rufo's 'scrappy warriors,' arguing that the former prioritize civility and moderation. Corey defends the importance of contemplation and the role of universities in preserving civil society.
- ▪Elizabeth Corey, a political science professor, has indicted Christopher Rufo for his uncivil approach to politics.
- ▪Corey describes her group as 'beautiful losers' who value civility over aggression in political discourse.
- ▪She argues that the American university serves as a home for those who maintain civil society through moderation.
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Salvo 05.27.2026 15 minutes Rufo in the Dock Colin Redemer Examining Elizabeth Corey’s charges against the “scrappy warriors.” An indictment has been brought. The prosecutor is Elizabeth Corey, professor of political science at Baylor. The defendant is Christopher Rufo, and through him a whole class of conservatives whom the prosecutor calls the “scrappy warriors” of the New Right. Corey makes three charges against them: they are uncivil, they divide the world into friends and enemies after the manner of Carl Schmitt, and they would rather crush their opponents than convert them, preferring to defile the seminar room than save it. They are, in short, mean and essentially unfit for leadership. Corey is a serious person, and the charges she brings are serious.
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