That does not sit well with all rank-and-file Republicans.

But others, including a number of rank-and-file Republicans, were persuaded by the idea.

Polls have long shown that rank-and-file Republicans roughly match the general population in their opinions about abortion.

Still, it is not clear how far rank-and-file Republicans will push.

But what he is really doing is confirming to rank-and-file Republicans that he's at war with everybody.

At least some rank-and-file Republicans have an opposite set of concerns.

General Powell supports a woman's right to choose, and that is pretty much where rank-and-file Republicans come out.

Other rank-and-file Republicans said they had to weigh the sentiments of their voters.

Republican leaders and most rank-and-file Republicans have fiercely resisted the campaign finance overhaul.

These highway workers, who characterize themselves as rank-and-file Republicans, had nothing but support for a man they said was one of their own.