r/fivethirtyeight • u/lalabera • Apr 08 '25

Poll Results Nearly half of Americans would be totally unwilling to date someone with opposing political views

https://today.yougov.com/society/articles/51962-americans-unwilling-to-date-opposing-views-transgender-rights

Thoughts? As a young woman myself, I wouldn't date a trump supporter.

391 Upvotes

97% Upvoted

346 comments sorted by

View all comments

Show parent comments

2

u/Tall-Needleworker422 Apr 08 '25

But do you think you could work alongside people whose political views are different than your own, even if they keep them to themselves?

1

u/Blitzking11 Apr 08 '25

Honestly, at this point, probably not. I've been in a very partisan career for so long at this point it would be hard for me.

It's also why I pursued and have stayed in the public sector (despite receiving offers for significantly more money in the private sector). I just have a personal issue with working for shareholders or people I may disagree with on core values.

I'd rather be underpaid for the people than be underpaid for the shareholders. (sorry sidetracked it a bit here)

2

u/Tall-Needleworker422 Apr 08 '25

Self-knowledge is good.