Al Gore won moderates by 8 points in 2000. John Kerry won moderates by 9 points in 2004. Neither became President. The Republicans don't have to cave in to the moderates to win. They just have to hold the Democratic advantage under double digits. (Bill Clinton won moderates by 17 and 24 points, respectively).
Depends entirely on the definition of moderates. Each side probably has their own definition.
Depends entirely on the definition of moderates. Each side probably has their own definition.