. >> nonbook cv, david davenport, research fellow argues that the debate over the new deal in the 1930s lay the groundwork for today's conservative movement. this program is 45 minutes. >> -- conservative them. so it's a pleasure pleasure to introduce david davenport. [applause] >> thank you, christy. it's great to be with you today. this is somewhat territory today. i worked in senator bob dole's office, which i suppose dates me. this is a newer building for my time, but the hollowed halls, something about the work you do. thank you for taking a break to be here today. you are brave to come listen to me. in an earlier career as an attorney, group not always known for its brevity of speech and now for a long time i've been an academic, which is a group not known for their clarity of speech. as i said, you're free to combine friday to hear what i have to say. i thought i would begin with the 2012 election. as i'm sure you are aware, after that election, many people proclaimed the death of modern american conservatism. one commentator said the titanic is sinking, referring to american con