It puzzles. Why does mainstream media use the term "moderate" when "corporatist tool" is the more appropriate description?

Euphemism is its own reward? What? "Crypto-Republican?"

Or the plain old truth without shading, "Rightwing class warrior against the poor, against the prols?"

What they are is what they should be called. Clear and present -- candidates.

UPDATE: A new term, may it grow legs

Status quo Klo