An example of a moderate Republican in the [[U.S. Senate]] is [[Arlen Specter]] from [[Pennsylvania]].
An example of a moderate Republican in the [[U.S. Senate]] is [[Arlen Specter]] from [[Pennsylvania]].
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In some states, the rift between moderate and conservative Republicans has become such that Republican primaries almost overshadow the general elections in importance. An example is [[Kansas]], which is a very conservative state that is dominated by the state Republican Party that has factionalized into moderate and conservative Republicans.