The word liberal was made dirty by those who were unworthy of it.

Ties to the Revolution To many historians it is odd that the word liberal has become as unpopular as polls suggest.

But in truth, political strategists say, the constant use of the word liberal by Mr. D'Amato has to do with more than ideology.

The word liberal in liberal Christianity does not refer to a leftist political agenda but rather to insights developed during the Age of Enlightenment.

Increasingly, the word liberal is used pejoratively.

But in New England generally, the word liberal does not carry the same sting, at least not in local and statewide elections.

"People have a fear of the word liberal like the word tax."

Q. You've used the word liberal a number of times in this interview.

As if the word liberal doesn't also have nasty connotations?

I wish those of us on the right could reclaim the word liberal because conservative has such nasty connotations.