Notice that everyone who claims to be socially progressive and fiscally conservative still always votes Republican. It's basically their way of saying "I don't personally want to kill all gay people, but would gladly vote for politicians who do if it means I might get a tax break."

copout phrase used by people that will never, ever, support wide spread systemic change to better people's lives

Well they are called conservatives for a reason. Because they value "conserving" whatever it is.

Certain Republicans such as Arnold Schwarzenegger, tend to be considered moderate Republicans and more centrist than the national party.

And the gop for a time was a lot more moderate, and was more “moderate” before 2016 and 2001