I know a number of moderates. Some have told me they’d support things like M4A, comprehensive immigration reform, police demilitarization (don’t call it defunding, though, idiots), some gun control reform and even dramatic climate change policies. They also know what BS the CRT panic is really about. But they’re simply team Red. They tell Pelosi, Beto and AOC jokes, and say they could never vote Biden, though I’ve headed them call bullshit on those saying he’s mishandling the economy.
They’re my friends and I don’t care to get beyond policy to partisan prejudice. I suspect tax policy is a major factor, but I also think the team mentality is ingrained there. They’re Pubs because their friends and family are as well, and the ones that aren’t are curiosities.
Most of those I’m talking about are moderate-information voters. Cable news and niche politics websites aren’t in their regular entertainment rotation, but they’re aware of big events and trends. I think that and identity are the main factors.