What do an average Republican and Democrat smell like? Which group is known for having better hygiene?

Politics

I’ve always been under the impression that political moderates might place a higher premium on traditional personal grooming compared to those on the political fringes, on both the right and the left. For instance, rural, working-class MAGA Republicans are often contrasted with affluent, urban establishment Republicans who have a very polished look. Similarly, grassroots socialist activists often adopt a more counter-cultural style compared to wealthy establishment Democrats. Does this difference in lifestyle and aesthetic norms translate into actual differences in personal grooming in most cases?

Posted Aug 12, 2026, 8:23 PM UTC

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