A pilot show , `` Alpha House , '' depicts GOP senators in unflattering light . Zelizer says show makes Americans out to be hypocrites . He says the party is perceived to lack authenticity in pushing conservative values . Julian Zelizer : ` The party of national security : This was one of the most important claims for the party since World War II . ` Alpha House '' has n't shown it is party of fiscal restraint , national security , morality .
A pilot show , `` Alpha House , '' depicts GOP senators in unflattering light . Zelizer says show makes Americans out to be hypocrites . He says the party is perceived to lack authenticity in pushing conservative values . Julian Zelizer : `` Alpha House '' has n't shown it is party of fiscal restraint , national security , morality .