[Disambiguator]

Thompson's political views are at odds with those of many industry Republicans, who tend to be fiscally conservative but socially progressive.

Anyone who is "progressive" in any way is no Republican (RINO voter, maybe). Social Progressives are proponents of "social justice", which is an anathema to fiscal conservatism.

I call BS on this label.

[Finny]

Yes. My hackles go up when I hear, "I'm fiscally conservative, but socially progressive." Hello??? Socially "progressive" causes are fiscally irresponsible!

Hmmmmmph.

[tarheelswamprat]

re: "Fiscal Conservative - Social Progressive"

I call BS on this label.

You pegged it. Next time someone makes this claim just ask them "How can you have a fiscally conservative government and still pay for all those government programs the social progressives you elect will enact?

[iowamark]

“socially progressive” is LA Timesspeak for “favors abortion of children.”