Republicans are most often associated with conservative morals and values.\n\nThis means that:\nAbortion is bad\nGay Marriage is wrong\nSocial Security & Medicare should be privatized etc...\n\n\nOne outstanding difference between the mind-set and political ideals of the Republican Party and that of the Democratic Party is that the Republican Party tends to more heavily emphasize the idea that societal health is rooted in personal responsibility and actions. This emphasis is reflected in an inclination to trust markets to optimize outcomes, rather than government mandates.