Fox News asked attendees at the conservative-themed “Make America Hot Again” Christmas party in New York City whether they would date across party lines, highlighting the ongoing tension between romance and political identity in modern dating.
The responses varied among the young, like-minded attendees:
- Rahul, who leans liberal despite attending the conservative event, emphasized that he prioritizes “moral and ethical values” and would date someone on the opposite side of the political aisle. He stressed that relationships require discourse “grounded in logic and rationality.”
- Dylan, a conservative, shared a pragmatic view, saying he would date a liberal, but felt “a liberal is not going to date me.” He did note, however, that he enjoys the discourse and believes liberal and conservative women are “a lot more similar than different, to be honest.”
Paula Scanlan, who works for Early Vote Action and attended the party, offered a different perspective rooted in experience. She recounted an instance where a man walked out on a date after discovering she voted for President Donald Trump.
“Just because I work in the political space, I think what I do for work will probably repel people that are liberal,” Scanlan said.
Ultimately, Scanlan acknowledged that while she personally wouldn’t date across party lines, she has seen some relationships work, concluding, “I think it’s personal, but I think different things work for different people.”
The “Make America Hot Again” event, organized by Trump supporter Raquel Debono, aimed to bring young conservatives together to connect over cocktails and celebrate the season in a fun, non-stuffy environment.