Love Cougar Town And Hate The Price Is Right? Odds Are You’re A Democrat

Entertainment Weekly released the results of a survey Tuesday that compares the viewing habits of Democrats and Republicans. The study, conducted by Experian-Simmons exclusively for the magazine, revealed some interesting likes and dislikes for the left-and-right leaners.

In the late night broadcast division, for instance, Democrats prefer David Letterman, while Republicans tend to enjoy Jay Leno. Democrats also count The View and It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia as favorites, while Republicans enjoy The Bachelor and Mythbusters.

The study also asked respondents to list their least-favorite shows. Democrats are not fans, apparently, of The Price Is Right or Ghost Hunters. Republicans were down on Jersey Shore and The Walking Dead.

Some interesting patterns emerged from the study — Republicans, according to EW’s James Hibberd, “gravitate toward broadcast reality competition shows.” Experian-Simmons senior marketing manager John Fetto also explains that, “literate media-savvy comedies score high among Dems.” A show like Parks and Recreation, for instance, did well among those on the left.

Do you love Glee and want to know if you’re a Republican or Democrat? Looking for that perfect TV show on DVD to buy your favorite Republican for Christmas? The entire list of programs, along with party affiliations, can be found here.

Image credit: Monty Brinton/CBS

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