Republican Party

The Republican Party, sometimes called the GOP, is the conservative wing of the Republican-Democrat Coaltion, in contrast with the liberal Democratic Party

Factions

Hardline Republicans

Lead by Arizona senator Barry Goldwater, The Hardline Republicans believe in the ideas of small government and a freer market. Seen by most as the far-right of the party, Hardliners are strongly oppossed to the democrats, in constrast to only being slightly opposed in the case of Responsible Republicans.

Responsible Republicans

Lead by New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller, the Responsible Republican are advocates for a fair approach to governance. This mean Responsible Republican seeks to govern America in a centrist manner that does not change the status quo of the US.