But Friday morning, moments after Ohio Republican
Josh Mandel ended his speech by chanting “FREEDOM,” two CPAC organizers timidly walked out onto the stage with a plea.
“Does the Bill of Rights matter?” asked CPAC executive director
Dan Schneider, initially drawing applause. “We conservatives believe in the rule of law, because we know that when the laws enforced, our rights are protected.”
“But also to mention one thing, and I know this might sound like a little bit of a downer, but we also believe in property rights, and this is a private hotel,” he continued. “And we believe in the rule of law. So we need to comply with the laws of this county that we’re in. A private hotel just like your house gets to set its own rules.”