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#Video – Dating & politics: Clinton vs. Trump supporters

Last Update : September 14, 2017

Politics have been for a long time a must-avoid topic in dates. However, recent studies have shown that not only they would increase by 91% your chances of a second date, but you would also be more likely to start a long-term relationship if both of you share the same ideology.

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With the upcoming US election the next 8th of November, politics have become a hot topic : but do you know what are the differences on the dating habits between Clinton and Trump’s supporters?

Match.com recently published its 2016 Singles in America study in which they surveyed over 5,500 American singles to « shape, confirm and shatter the perceptions of what it means to be single».
The study concluded that Democratic American singles are 43% more likely to be looking for commitment in relationships, whille Republicans were 116% more likely to talk about an ex on a date.

On the ladies side, the winning voting interest for American single women is the Equal pay for Equal work ! Single ladies that are gaining visibility and importance through their votes. Experts have been announcing for the last couple of years the single women as the most potent political force : will they be able to affect the election’s results ?

 

Finally, if you are planning to go on a date this weekend, make sure to bring politics to the table and remember ! Clinton’ supporters are 129% more likely to drink wine while Trump’s supporters are 79% more likely to drink beer.