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Survey: Grindr users back Bernie Sanders for president
The majority of Grindr users are backing Bernie Sanders for president of the United States.
Users of the gay hookup app are ‘highly engaged’ in both national and local politics, according to a new poll.
Of the 1,718 respondents, 76% say they vote in both general and presidential elections, with 64% indicating that ‘culture wars’ over LGBTI issues motivate them to vote in non-presidential elections.
More than half identified as Democrat (51%), among whom Bernie Sanders edged out Hillary Clinton 38% to 35% for the nomination.
Only 15% identifited as Republican with Donald Trump comfortably ahead of the other hopefuls with 21% of the vote. John Kasich and Jeb Bush followed next each with 7%, while Ben Carson and Carly Fiorina were both at the 5%, with the 10 others in the crowded field trailing behind.
‘LGBTQ voters reject simplistic “identity politics” and vote on much broader issues affecting them AND their fellow Americans,’ Grindr’s blog noted.
Half of all Grindr voters chose the economy as the ‘biggest issue’ facing America today. Other leading issues included immigration (10.3%) and healthcare (9.8%); while ‘minority rights’ outpolled ‘LGBT rights’ 9% to 3%, suggesting users take a holistic view of rights issues.
That said, LGBTI matters still remain front and center on Grindr guys’ minds.
Asked what was the next big issue for the LGBTI movement in the US, 41% singled out the Equality Act. Fighting HIV/AIDS drew 15% of votes, followed by ‘ensuring that states follow the law on marriage and adoption’ with 12.4% and ‘strengthening transgender rights’ with 11.5%.
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Darren Wee
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