A anti - gay , pro - gun , anti - abortion candidate will not win over the coastal states . That leaves Nevada , Montana , and New Mexico as the main toss - up states . Nevada is growing so fast and the demographics are shifting , so I do n't think appealing to the far right - wing branch of the party will bring Nevada over . Ultimately , I do n't see how this has any real effect on the western states .

Available options:
[a]. None of the above choices .;
[b]. The Independents;
[c]. The Republicans;
[d]. The Democrats;
Answer the following question: Which party may be being referred to ?
[c].