Poll: Election loss will drive some liberals & conservatives to drink
PLYMOUTH, MN - Twenty-six percent of conservatives say that if Barack Obama becomes our next president, it will drive them to drink more. Twenty percent of liberals say they’ll do the same if John McCain wins.
That’s according to a new survey conducted for Drinkin' Mate by SurveyUSA, an independent national market research firm used by many of the top media companies in the country. They questioned 1200 US adults age 21 and over about drinking and politics. Here are the highlights:
Who would you rather have a drink with? Barack Obama or John McCain?
74% of Black, 56% of Hispanic and 39% of White respondents say Obama 49% of White, 18% of Black, and 16% of Hispanic respondents say McCain
51% of all respondents age 21 to 34 choose Obama
55% of all respondents over age 65 choose McCain
77% of Republican respondents say McCain
83% of Democrat respondents say Obama
Independent respondents were split equally with 43% favoring a drink with McCain and 43% with Obama
In general, do you think Republicans drink more alcohol than Democrats?Democrats drink more alcohol than Republicans? Or is there no difference?
Equally split with 31% of each party saying the other party drinks more
Which best describes you? I will drink more if Barack Obama is elected president. I will drink more if John McCain is elected president.
26% of conservative respondents will drink more if Obama is elected
20% of liberal respondents will drink more if McCain is elected
For detailed survey results, breakdowns and methodology, click here:
The survey was sponsored by Drinkin’ Mate Hangover Defense, a patented formula that counteracts the negative side effects of alcohol. It contains guava leaf extract which has unique properties and antioxidants to help the body process alcohol more efficiently and defend against headache, queasy stomach and dehydration.
Drinkin' Mate is available at retail stores nationwide and was developed and is manufactured by Amerilab Technologies inc.
