What exactly does the "Republican Base" consist of?

I think it consists mostly of people who want the government to be as small as possible. They figure they have theirs and the rest of the population should fight for the scraps that are left. Then on the far right are the bible thumpers that think Christianity should be the official religion.

Lower taxes, smaller government control, less gun restrictions, no handouts for welfare, pro-life for abortion, and are for the death penalty. More military spending and want businesses to provide health care. Also less environmental restrictions.

The opposite of the Democratic base.

bible totin', gun loven', God fearin', family oriented, fiscal conservative, what don't want to pay more taxes than necessary, that expects everyone to pull their share of the load, that expects to be told the TRUTH, what calls a spade a spade, expects to be treated fairly, loves his wife and kids, don't respect a lier, drinks a beer every now and then, goes to church every Sunday and wants the government to get the he88 out of his life.

Fiscal Conservatives!

I think they consider people like me, evangelical Christians who want responsible spending.

The last 8 years they have been domestic terrorists.

Joe the plumber........that sums it up.

And I think he does represent what the "Core" of us think.

Religious nuts. -- umm...church going Americans.

all them dummeys tht think palen is a good candiates