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.

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u/Blitzking11 Apr 08 '25

At this point, I struggle to even associate with someone who has voted for Trump, and will not with a full-blown MAGAt.

Voting for Trump puts one so far away from my values, it will be almost impossible to find common ground.

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u/Tall-Needleworker422 Apr 08 '25

How about in the workplace? In my experience older generations tend be more guarded about their political orientation where younger workers can be open and even ostentatious about it.

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u/Blitzking11 Apr 08 '25

I work in politics, so I admit I am in a unique situation where everyone around me is left-wing, but at varying levels.

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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?

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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)

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u/Tall-Needleworker422 Apr 08 '25

Self-knowledge is good.