2008.08.28
Do coffee and politics mix?
It's fitting to talk about hot beverages with another wet weather day ahead of us. And with Barack Obama’s nomination acceptance speech tonight, politics is on everyone’s minds. Have you ever thought about what your coffee preferences reveal about your political views?
A consumer research firm, BIGresearch, says it has figured it out for you, based on its monthly consumer intentions and actions survey.
According to the survey, those who drink Starbucks coffee, slated the “latte liberals,” typically support Obama (44 percent). Those who enjoy McDonald’s coffee prefer John McCain (45 percent).
Undecided voters trend toward Dunkin Donuts java (22 percent).
The survey points out the declining number of Starbucks locations, based on the coffee retailer’s recent closings nationwide.
“With a declining number of Starbucks stores, it’s possible the ‘new’ key battleground states may be McDonald’s and Dunkin Donuts,” said Gary Drenik, president of BIGresearch, in a news release.
I love arguing politics with people who also like to do it. Most people just take it too personally. My fraternity brothers and I can argue and have a great laugh while doing it.
Comment by Henry — August 28, 2008 @ 8:35 pm
I brew my own coffee at home using a custom blend of free trade and organic beans, and I'm a Libertarian...
Comment by Other John — August 28, 2008 @ 10:07 pm
I drink coffee brewed of the top 1% of all coffee beans in one of my...3....wait,no it's 5.......uhm, I'll have my staff get back to you on how many coffee mugs I own.
Comment by Rigby — August 29, 2008 @ 10:30 am
I think politics are good for coffee sales no matter where you get it from since the conventions are on until all hours of the night. The coffee fumes in those actual venues must be stronger than any other scent that may arise.
Comment by Heather Froeschl — August 29, 2008 @ 12:27 pm
I'm an independent voter and I like coffee with cream, no sugar. I've been a fan of Obama for a while though.
I wonder what that means?
Comment by Amy Hanek — August 29, 2008 @ 6:13 pm