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" 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,
gay rights, and similar issues of major concern.
In
Congress, 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
governors as members.