Can Democrats and Republicans make it work … romantically?
Love on the political spectrum. A Marist poll from April 2025 found that a majority of Americans under 45 highly value political viewpoints when choosing a dating partner.
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Showcasing your political affiliation on dating apps can sometimes determine whether or not a potential match is going to swipe right. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Love on the political spectrum. A Marist poll from April 2025 found that a majority of Americans under 45 highly value political viewpoints when choosing a dating partner. However, this preference is especially strong among those aged 18–29 and tends to decline with age.
But could Bernie Bros connect with tradwives? What happens when a couple’s political leanings diverge over time? How can the ballot box challenge the strength of a marriage?
We want to hear from you: How have politics affected your romantic choices and relationships? Is it possible to be in love with someone who holds opposite political beliefs?
Guests:
- Dr. George James, CEO of George Talks and author of I Give Myself Permission
- Jessica Grose, opinion writer at the New York Times
- Married couple: David Hyman (Democrat) and Farah Jimenez (Republican)
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