But the influence of the CNP has been exaggerated, asserted one conservative operative with knowledge of the group. "They're always behind, always late to the game and not relevant," said the operative. "It's one of these self-validating echo chambers where they sit around four times a year and tell each other how great and important they are, and believe their own press."Read more: http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0312/74096_Page4.html#ixzz1pOGxD5X3