Poll for Republicans

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Moderate Republicans are just what they sound like. Historically the strongest wing of the party, they've been weakening since the 1980's, and today are often considered enemies by the conservatives in the party. They tend to be fiscally center-right and socially moderate, though often they are somewhat more hawkish than other Republicans. They tend to be rather pragmatic, willing at times to sign on to things that might anger the base. Examples include Jon Huntsman, Rudy Giuliani, and Olympia Snowe.

Establishment conservatives, as the name suggests, tend to be somewhat more in toe with the party line, and generally form the party leadership and often the eventual nominee. Like moderate Republicans, they're becoming an endangered species with the rise of the Tea Party, but remain powerful. Examples include Mitch McConnell, Mitt Romney, and Bill Frist.

Social conservatives are also declining, but have a huge influence in the South and are a major reason why the region isn't more Democratic. Though usually fiscally conservative (but often more populist), they are strong supporters of "family values". Examples include Mike Huckabee, Robert Bentley, and John Thune.

The Tea Party may be peaking, but has radically changed American politics in the last 2 years or so. They form the angry right-wing backbone of the party, and many candidates justifiably feel the need to pander to them. Fiscally right-wing populist and socially conservative (though some libertarian variations exist), they're a force to be reckoned with within the GOP. Examples include Michele Bachmann, Louie Gohmert, and Mike Lee.

Libertarians are certainly on the rise. Fiscally conservative, anti-war, and socially liberal, they have some appeal with both parties, though tend to lean towards the Republicans due to the current economic focus. Examples include the Pauls (who are a hybrid between this and the Tea Party), Gary Johnson, and Walter B. Jones.