On social issues, there is not much wiggle room to be moderate. People want real conservative leadership, Not watered down Republicans that are going to be changing their minds and the rules from day to day,

On social issues, freedom and liberty issues,  it is simply, your, for it or against it.

Do you want the government to take your guns away?
yes or No
Do you want gay marriage in your state?
yes or no
Do you like abortion?
yes or no
Do you want the government telling you what to eat, with trans fat bans ect...
yes or no
Do you want a $500 ticket for using your cell phone in your car?
yes or no

On economic and fiscal issues, it is more than yes or no, there are many different factors, all kinds of elements to the issue.
take an issue like this

http://bankimplode.com/#general