How long can we talk about politics?
21%
90+ minutes.
- Wendy Liu, 23, from Alhambra, CA
"Talk as in, mutual talk. The poltiics shouldn't elevate to arguments." - Maya Calaway, 24, from Boston, MA
"As long as we're both into the conversation, but I personally doubt I'd want to for too long." - Pienby Laurence, 25, from Jersey City, NJ
"Depends on how good you are at arguing & stubborn enough to carry it out for that long." - Nadia Reiman, 28, from Brooklyn, NY
"hahaha sorry! i love talking politics. talk my ear off." - Nora Lahl, 31, from Milwaukee, WI
"I love talking politics. But tread lightly, broad generalizations will come back to haunt you." - Kylan Conroy, 24, from Chicago, IL
"You can talk all night if I agree with you, but if you don't it might be a different story!" - Becca Schepps, 29, from Brooklyn, NY
"And the right answers, are my answers." - Elinor N, 23, from New York, NY
"I would be impressed if he could... no offense." - Kate Sample, 31, from Chicago, IL
"I am passionate, to say the least. Get ready for an earful." - Amy S., 25, from Chicago, IL
"Not all the time, but I want someone who can challenge me & respect my passion at the same time." - Susie Jones, 29, from Naples, Fl
"I love great conversation that shows your intellect." - Ashley Potter, 26, from Milwaukee, WI
"I love arguments with purpose." - Vida James, 28, from New York, NY
"I love to talk about politics, if you don't watch Fox News." - Sarah Conrad, 27, from New York, NY
"Smarty pants!" - Rachel U, 26, from New York, NY
"I enjoy discussing politics as long as a) we're on the same page, b) you're open-minded." - Sara Bour, 23, from Urbana, IL
"I am a huge fan of politics so, why not?" - Heather Callan, 25, from Chicago, IL
"The more you know, the more attractive you are... within reason." - Jessica Chang, 30, from Los Angeles, CA
"Let's do it. 'Til I'm tired. That's the way I like it." - Jessica Barrutia, 24, from Chicago, IL
"Just not while drinking." - Whitney R, 25, from Princeton, NJ
"If we're on the same side. Otherwise, I'll end up hitting you." - Kira Wilkinson, 27, from Washington, DC
"If the conversation is that good, let's keep it going." - Elise Stiller, 36, from Seaford, NY
"In this day and age, we need all the help we can get."
48%
Thirty minutes.
- Kristin Castro, 24, from San Francisco, CA
"Talk all you want...but after a while it becomes redundant." - Jennifer Beio, 26, from Chicago, IL
"Depends on the scenario, but you don't want overkill here." - Wendy Farley, 44, from Charleston, SC
"If we agree then we can talk longer. I just don't want to fight." - Erika Thomas, 25, from Miami, FL
"I've got limitations." - Dominique Vance, 23, from New York, NY
"Politics is usually a fruitless conversation, unless we agree about things. I prefer not to argue." - Alicia Cohen, 37, from New York, NY
"I'll lose interest. I'd rather talk about us." - Stephanie Singer, 30, from New York, NY
"But let's talk about other things too." - Laura Lefkowitz, 35, from New York, NY
"It's good to have debates, but it's also important to be whimsical and keep it light sometimes." - Priya Massand, 30, from Flushing, NY
"Depends if you want to get slapped..." - Shannon Harknett, 24, from New Orleans, LA
"It totally depends on the topic..." - Grace Hsieh, 22, from San Diego, CA
"It's interesting to hear people's take on society." - Jessi Odenbach, 28, from Chicago, IL
"Not my favorite." - Rebecca Nashleanas, 25, from Los Angeles, CA
"Anything longer than a 30 min. conversation about politics will probably end up in a fight." - Ashley Woolley, 25, from Chicago, IL
"On a first date, 0 min. In a relationship, express our opinions, but I don't want to argue about it." - Vanessa Jeong, 28, from San Leandro, CA
"Unless we're really into it." - Jen Gsell, 29, from Reston, VA
"I'm not a politican, and I'm pretty sure you're not either. Let's say our peace and be done with it." - Paula L, 28, from Miami, Florida
"Just don't get too excited." - Lauren McHenry, 26, from Dallas, TX
"Not on a first date though." - Jessica Angst, 23, from Palm Beach, FL
"After 30 minutes... it will start an argument!" - Vicky Kuo, 24, from San Diego, CA
"Not my strong suit." - Kate Cohen, 27, from Syosset, NY
"That's more than enough unless there is an election or hot topic going on." - Lisa Miao, 27, from New York, NY
"At a time. But really, I will talk about anything at length as long as it's intelligent conversation" - Sherika Mair, 29, from West Palm Beach, FL
"Depend on the topic of discussion." - Alison Dichter, 31, from New York, NY
"If we agree! Don't discuss if they're differing opinions. Easiest way to start a fight." - Miranda Elling, 32, from Chicago, IL
"And not first thing in the morning, please." - Miana DeGardeyn, 33, from Chicago, IL
"Talking, debating and arguing are very different things; it depends on the personalities involved." - Justine Bour, 26, from Chicago, IL
"I don't think there's anything wrong with people discussing politics in general." - Dominique Jackson, 29, from Los Angeles, CA
"Don't depress me with topics that are a lost cause." - JoAnna Di Tullio, 24, from Boston, MA
"Tricky question. I love talking and hearing your opinion. But let's not fight for too long, ok?" - Luana Suciu, 25, from Boston, MA
"Depending on the country." - Molly Millett, 23, from San Francisco, CA
"It depends on our views. If they are too different, we should avoid the topic." - Jackie Rivera, 25, from Miami, FL
"Yawn. Unless it's about a specific current event." - Angela Lee, 23, from Cerritos, CA
"Not into politics." - Deeana Lowe-Chin, 24, from Miami, FL
"I like to keep conversations fresh and topics flowing." - Samantha Conniff, 24, from Brooklyn, NY
"Perhaps longer...depends on the topic." - Senait Mengstab, 30, from San Francisco, CA
"Depends on if we have the skills to do it respectfully. If not, let's keep it short." - Regina Melzer, 32, from Los Angeles, CA
"Let's not get too red in the face with veins popping ok?" - Deborah Lau, 23, from La Jolla, CA
"It's good to voice your opinions but any longer than 30 minutes will lead to an argument." - Kate Bailey, 26, from Chicago, IL
"Depends on what your views are." - Emily Woolf, 26, from Brooklyn, NY
"If it's a good conversation we can keep it going." - Sara Koch, 30, from Youngstown, OH
"It depends on whether or not the conversation gets heated." - Frankie Robinson, 36, from Chicago, IL
"It depends on the topic or issue." - Danielle L, 26, from Chicago, IL
"I couldn't be with someone whose political view was too different from my own." - Britt Ancell, 26, from New York, NY
"If you have something to say, say it." - Cat Davis, 25, from New York, NY
"Just make sure you listen to me and what I think before telling me I'm wrong." - Marisa Zupan, 27, from Brooklyn, NY
"Or however long, no one should be afraid of politics. If the conversation is interesting, go with it" - Corey G, 25, from Chicago, IL
"I like the occasional political conversation, but it doesn't need to take over our time together." - Grace Kang, 29, from Los Angeles, CA
"If talking about politics is relevant, sure." - Kimone Campbell, 27, from Palm Beach, FL
"Boring." - Anna Bykova, 23, from San Francisco, CA
"Not too much." - Tiffany Clarke, 25, from richmond, ca
"Then I'm going to get frustrated. Long story..."
32%
Five minutes.
- Sara Jagodzinski, 24, from Carol Stream, IL
"Not into politics." - Renee Lucas, 30, from New York, NY
"I never discuss this. Unless you are a politician, I don't want to hear your uninformed views." - Jennifer Manghisi, 27, from New York, NY
"I'd rather poke my eye out than talk about politics." - Sandy Tragos, 32, from Chicago, IL
"If we're talking about politics then we must be bored." - Claire Watkins, 25, from Santa Cruz, CA
"Too heated... especially if we don't agree." - Emily Pelton, 29, from Brooklyn, NY
"Could be longer if we agree :)" - Ashley Becker, 26, from New York, NY and Miami, FL
"I don't really know very much about politics, but certain issues will set me off." - Ann Dang, 24, from San Diego, CA
"Not interested." - Cheng-Cheng Lok, 24, from San Francisco, CA
"We can extend the amount when we're more comfortable with each other." - Genevieve Melzer, 27, from San Francisco, CA
"I don't want to debate with you." - Amber Sellers, 33, from Brooklyn, NY
"Less if it leads to a fist fight." - Jessica G, 25, from Boca Raton, FL
"There are two things that can only be discussed for 5 min max: politics and religion." - Karoline D'Angola, 24, from Bernardsville, NJ
"Depends if we like different parties." - Ashley Hayes, 24, from Los Angeles, CA
"Talking politics often leads to arguments. Cut it short and simple." - Katrina Robinson, 28, from Charleston, SC
"I hate politics." - Gina Kim, 24, from San Diego, CA
"I feel like most people discuss it becaue they think it's what they're supposed to do." - Erika Thomas, 25, from Miami, FL
"It's one of those necessary evils." - Rosie Dehoyos, 29, from Dallas, TX
"Can't we all just get along? Any more than 5 minutes and peace is out the window." - Anne C, 24, from Miami, FL
"At the MOST please." - Julienne Irons, 27, from Los Angeles, CA
"And only if we don't hate each other when we are done talking!" - Jacquelyn Tillotson, 31, from Miami Beach, FL
"Hopefully we have the same or at least similar views." - Nancy Spruiell, 43, from New York, NY
"No more than 15, unless we are agreeing." - Lucy Malcolm, 26, from New York, NY
"Sorry, not into it." - Marianna Branda, 23, from Miami, FL
"I'm sure we could talk about something else." - Mercedes Tahir, 23, from New York, NY
"How long can you talk about politics without another participant?" - Kate DAlleva, 25, from Morristown, NJ
"Don't do it till you're married." - Vicky Chivy, 26, from San Diego, CA
"no interested" - Vicky K, 25, from Chino Hills, CA
"hate politics." - Jill Hanner, 34, from Astoria, NY
"Less is more!" - Tiffany Davis, 32, from San Diego, CA
"Really... I'm not interested." - Tiffany Davis, 32, from San Diego, CA
"Really... I'm not interested." - Doris Parker, 27, from Springfield, MA
"How about not at all? BORING!" - Johanna Beyenbach, 29, from New York, NY
"Last time this happened, the guy brought up the Green Party." - Veronica Cheung, 24, from San Diego, CA
"I really need to catch up on my Colbert..."