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GOP v. Dems at the bar


By Jeff Dufour and Patrick Gavin

POSTED August 21, 2008 | 4:10 AM

Since most elections seem to boil down to one simple question -- "Which candidate would you rather grab a beer with?" -- why not explore the politics of drinking generally?

A survey issued this week by Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Inc., in collaboration with Clarus Research Group does just that.

Better tipper? Democrats (60-38%). Better toast givers? Democrats (63-36%). First to arrive? Republicans (50-48%). Last to go home? Democrats (53-46%).

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POSTED Aug 21, 2008

bennet@bennetkelley.com: "Brilliant concept. They should have asked who picks up the tab. The results are encouraging. Howard Dean promised to revive the Democratic wing of the Democratic Party, now it appears the Party wing is alive and well also. :)"


     

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