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Types of Republicans

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Republican Ideology

The Republican ideology is mainly conservative. It aims to maintain traditional values and limit change in society.

Types of Republicans

Types of Republicans

  • Different types of Republicans include moderate Republicans, social conservative Republicans and fiscal conservative Republicans.
  • Fiscal and social conservative Republicans have become more prominent in the Republican Party, whilst moderate Republicans have declined as the party has become more conservative.
Moderate Republicans

Moderate Republicans

  • Moderate Republicans are conservative in their economic views whilst being moderate on social issues such as same-sex marriage, gun control and abortion.
  • Moderate Republicans mainly live in the Northeast and West Coast of the United States, in states such as California.
Social Conservative Republicans

Social Conservative Republicans

  • Social conservative Republicans have the strongest support in Southern and Midwestern states.
  • Core views of social conservative Republicans include:
    • Focus on traditional moral values and preserving social norms
    • Oppose abortion and same-sex marriage (pro-life stance)
    • Support religion playing a role in public life
Fiscal Conservative Republicans

Fiscal Conservative Republicans

  • Fiscal conservative Republicans believe in reducing the national debt and budget deficit by lowering taxes and government spending.
  • Fiscal conservatives are associated with the Tea Party movement.
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