How important is it to date someone with the same political views?
25%
Very important
- Amy S., 25, from Chicago, IL
"Politics are personal even when you don't think they are; they reflect your values and priorities." - Carly Twisselman, 25, from Los Angeles, CA
"Otherwise you are constantly arguing about politics...never a winning situation" - Ashley Hayes, 24, from Los Angeles, CA
"I could never date a republican!" - Nadia Reiman, 28, from Brooklyn, NY
"Politics = my religion. I don't kiss Republicans." - Francesca Lacuesta, 29, from Sacramento, CA
"Republicans move along." - Samantha Conniff, 24, from Brooklyn, NY
"We tend to have a lot more in common when we have the same political views" - Sara Bour, 23, from Urbana, IL
"So we're not arguing about politics constantly..." - Johanna Beyenbach, 29, from New York, NY
"I can't handle a Republican talking at me, ever."
38%
Somewhat important
- Greta Eagan, 30, from New York, NY
"Same answer as above." - JoAnna Di Tullio, 24, from Boston, MA
"This can cause many fights." - Tiffany Davis, 32, from San Diego, CA
"I do not need some conservative, self righteous person shoving their beliefs down my throat" - Deeana Lowe-Chin, 24, from Miami, FL
"It would depend how into politics you are." - Jessi Odenbach, 28, from Chicago, IL
"It says a lot about over all values" - Wendy Farley, 44, from Charleston, SC
"This is a values thing for me" - Ashley Woolley, 25, from Chicago, IL
"We just need to respect each other's opinions and lifestyles." - Vanessa Jeong, 28, from San Leandro, CA
"While you can always learn from each other, it's important to have similar values." - Shelby Kovant, 25, from New York, NY
"I don't think I could get along with someone fundamentally conservative." - Johanna Beyenbach, 29, from New York, NY
"I don't practice; he can do whatever he wants as long as it doesn't affect our relationship." - Mekalia Reid, 27, from New York, NY
"It's good to have different perspectives." - Justine Bour, 26, from Chicago, IL
"I'm not much of a political person, but I want us to agree on the few topics I care about!"
53%
Not that important
- Katrina Robinson, 28, from Charleston, SC
"I'm a democrat, my husband's a republican." - Renee Lucas, 30, from New York, NY
"Here's what Don't Ask Don't Tell could actually be appropriate. " - Schuyler Pham, 24, from Brooklyn, NY
"But just don't be a political crusader" - Monique Lewis, 31, from New York, NY
"Again just be a good person" - Kate DAlleva, 25, from Morristown, NJ
"Healthy debates are good for chemistry" - Grace Hsieh, 22, from San Diego, CA
"We all have our own beliefs that make us who we are." - Jessica Barrutia, 24, from Chicago, IL
"As long as you have a mutual respect for each other’s beliefs - there should be harmony" - JoAnna Di Tullio, 24, from Boston, MA
"I'm not religious, and I don't know if I can be serious with someone who is." - Jessi Odenbach, 28, from Chicago, IL
"As long as they don't push their religion on me" - Kate DAlleva, 25, from Morristown, NJ
"I'm sure it makes things easier, but not necessary." - Katrina Robinson, 28, from Charleston, SC
"...because I'm not religious." - Monique Lewis, 31, from New York, NY
"Just be a good person" - Renee Lucas, 30, from New York, NY
"Not so important early on, but it's something to discuss in the future. " - Samantha Conniff, 24, from Brooklyn, NY
"I'm not religious, but would be okay dating someone of any religion who is moderately religious" - Schuyler Pham, 24, from Brooklyn, NY
"Not" - Erika San Miguel, 32, from Larkspur, CA
"Sometimes, he could be misdirected - it's fun to have a repartee about politics now and again..." - Alicia Cohen, 37, from New York, NY
"I prefer it the other way!"