“Consumer researchers have found a strong correlation between our spending, eating, and drinking habits and our political actions. If you eat at Chick-fil-A restaurants, Cracker Barrel, or Arby’s, you’re more likely to vote for Republicans, according to consumer data. Democrats are much more likely to get their chicken from Popeyes or Boston Market, shop at Whole Foods, and grab sliders from White Castle.”
Reid Wilson on the correlation between politics and spending/eating/drinking habits.
Playing Political Chicken
Do you think there’s a correlation between lifestyle choices (food, shopping, etc.) and political views?
Minority Districts Multiply
The number of congressional districts with a majority of nonwhite residents has tripled since 1982.
Here’s your wonky map of the day accompanied by a sort of political junky’s Rorschach test.
Modern Gerrymanders: 10 Most Contorted Congressional Districts
I think I can spot a dinosaur’s face about to eat Chicago. What do you see when you look at the maps? —BDM
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