Party affiliation matters when it comes to dating in the US. Democrats are distinguished by their reluctance to date supporters of the other party rather than by a preference for fellow Democrats. Republicans, by contrast, both favour fellow Republicans and avoid Democratic partners.

Party affiliation matters when it comes to dating in the US. Democrats are distinguished by their reluctance to date supporters of the other party rather than by a preference for fellow Democrats. Republicans, by contrast, both favour fellow Republicans and avoid Democratic partners.