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April 16, 2008

You eat who you vote

You might have heard that marketing mavens (read: lunatics) have decided your dining habits have much to say about whether President Bush was a bad idea or a really, really bad idea. However, that New York Times piece did prattle on for a bit, making it hard to keep track. Was it Chips Ahoy for McCain, Fig Newtons for Obama? Does eating at Chick-Fil-A mean you harbor a desire to hug Karl Rove? Never fear; now you, too, may know the culinary secrets of your own heart.

Democrats Republicans
Cane River country shrimp with garlic, bacon and mushrooms Trout meuniere
Pepsi Dr Pepper
Sprite Bourbon
Gin Scotch
Vodka Red wine
Evian Fiji
Popeye's Fried Chicken Chick-Fil-A
Earthy, down-home food with lots of juice for sopping Formal food with structure
Obama Clinton
Vegan Luna Bar Luna Bar
Grass-fed beef Boca Burger
Izze sparkling juice Odawalla Super Protein
White wine Lattes
Bear Naked granola Kashi Go Lean
The Cheesecake Factory Red Lobster
Ben and Jerry's "Yes Pecan!" ice cream Fruit-filled cookies
Kettle Chips Newman's Own Pretzels
Panera McDonald's

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ABOUT DANA HARRIS
I'm the editor of Variety.com. I think soggy Caesars are a restaurant’s death rattle.

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