Main Street Republicans comprise several factions with varying philosophies in the
Republican Party of the United States.
There are three meanings for this term.
*Generally, Main Street Republicans are the party's small-town, rural, and small-business supporters, generally perceived as being more socially
conservative than the big-business "
Wall Street
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" faction, which is largely perceived as being predominantly in favor of reduced taxation and business regulation; and as either unconcerned or openly hostile to frequently held "Main Street" positions in opposition to
abortion
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,
gay rights
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, and similar issues of major concern.
*In the
U.S. state of
New Hampshire
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, Main Street Republicans are the more
moderate faction in the
New Hampshire House of Representatives
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, in contrast to the more conservative group styled the "House Republican Alliance."
*In
Congress
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, the
Republican Main Street Partnership is a similar moderate group composed of Republican members. In addition to 70 members of Congress the group also identifies 2 current GOP
governor
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s as members.
Factions in the Republican Party (United States)
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