Studying the Intersection of Politics and Pantry
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Democratic women, a demographic group likely to support Hillary Clinton, have an affinity for fruit-filled cookies. Mr. Obamas supporters intensely dislike vanilla wafers. And if McCain supporters had a favorite cookie, it would likely be one like Chips Ahoy.
The family restaurant Fuddruckers and fast-food restaurant Hardees were favorites among likely McCain voters. Mrs. Clintons likely supporters skewed toward Red Lobster and Krispy Kreme. The Cheesecake Factory, along with Panera Bread and Starbucks, were popular among groups likely to vote for Mr. Obama.
His strength among latte drinkers was confirmed by the software developers and restaurant geeks who created Urbanspoon.com. Last year, they developed a steak-sushi index showing that cities with more steak restaurants also have more Republican victories.
This year, they found that states with more Starbucks cafes are more likely to go for Obama.
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Snacks that skew McCain are Sun Chips and PowerOne bars. Clinton snacks are Newmans Own pretzels and the Luna Bar. Obama snackers would prefer Kettle Chips and the vegan Lara Bar.
Cereals fall this way: Fiber One, McCain. Kashi GoLean, Clinton. Bear Naked Granola, Obama. And for hamburgers, McCain voters prefer traditional corn-fed beef, Obama supporters grass-fed beef, and Clinton supporters a Boca Burger.
And what did Mr. Hartman predict they would drink with those burgers? A McCain voter might reach for a SoBe energy drink, a Clinton supporter an Odwalla Super Protein drink, and for an Obama supporter, an Izze sparkling juice.
