Some Republicans are moderate to liberal so why shouldn't there be conservative Democrats ? My party affiliation is at least partly traditional as I am a southern Democrat. I hold conservative views on most social issues but populist on economic issues. Republicans are a little too pro-big business and anti-labor for my taste. I certainly don't agree with much of the current Democratic Party leadership as it is too socially liberal and politically correct. Unless one of the major parties wakes up and acknowledges the voters who are angry about so-called "free trade" and illegal immigration there will be a strong third party movement. Check out my blog which has current articles and archives at http://www.rightdemocrat.blogspot.com and it will tell more about what I stand for.