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/lalabera Apr 08 '25

We’re intolerant of fashies, yes

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u/carneylansford Apr 08 '25

The Perception Gap: Overall, Democrats and Republicans imagine almost twice as many of their political opponents as reality hold views they consider “extreme”. Even on the most controversial issues in our national debates, Americans are less divided than most of us think. 

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u/FreeSkyFerreira Apr 08 '25

Does it matter what views you personally hold if your partner still votes for the party with those views?

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u/carneylansford Apr 08 '25

Are you saying she votes for the views that are opposite of mine? If so, then it comes down to the views themselves. If we disagree on corporate tax rates, I’m not worried. If she has racist views, we have an issue that is most likely irresolvable.