I was lucky enough to talk to Phyllis Schlafly early this afternoon and badger her for her thoughts on the House leadership race. Although she was adamant about not endorsing any candidate for the position, she had nothing but good things to say about John Shadegg:

I’m a big fan of Shadegg, but I’m not taking position on the race. I like Shadegg very much and I certainly think he has a lot to offer. [NR asks if a Shadegg candidacy would broaden the debate over conservative values]. Yes, I think Shadegg would bring up some other issues, and that discussion might help revitalize the conservative movement. I certainly like everything Shadegg has to say. I guess Shadegg is more issue-oriented than the others — but Eagle Forum does not have a candidate in this race.
We certainly do need a revitalizing of the conservative movement, and I think it’s helpful that there’s a race. I believe it will be a friendly race, and I think that’s good for the party.