Right-wing people are better looking than those on the left, study claims

[Sanguine]

Research has found that being attractive influences many things in a person's life -- their salary, their popularity and grades in school, even the prison sentences they receive. So why not their politics?

A recently published study in the Journal of Public Economics concludes that the attractiveness of a candidate does correlate with their politics. They find that politicians on the right are more good looking in Europe, the United States and Australia.

The study shows correlation, not causation, but the researchers float a simple economic explanation for why this might happen. Numerous studies have shown that good-looking people are likely to earn more, and that people who earn more are typically more opposed to redistributive policies, like the progressive taxes and welfare programs favored by the left.

The researchers also offer a more general psychological explanation for the trend: That good-looking people are often treated better than others, and thus see the world as a more just place. Past studies have found that the more attractive people believe themselves to be, the lower their preference for egalitarianism, a value typically associated with the political left....

https://www.indy100.com/article/right-wing-people-are-better-looking-than-those-on-the-left-study-claims-7521301

Well...duh.

(They are talking about the European right and left)

[andy58-in-nh]

[jpsb]

And if there is still any doubt I offer as evidence

[mirraflake]

Numerous studies have shown that good-looking people are likely to earn more, and that people who earn more are typically more opposed to redistributive policies, like the progressive taxes and welfare programs favored by the left.

The researchers also offer a more general psychological explanation for the trend: That good-looking people are often treated better than others, and thus see the world as a more just place. Past studies have found that the more attractive people believe themselves to be, the lower their preference for egalitarianism, a value typically associated with the political left....


Both are correct but I would say the first reason is why conservatives tend to be more beautiful.

My wife never believed people tend to attractive people more until she had her own business and she finally agreed with me when she noticed her clients, both men AND women when walking in her business would always go to the attractive female employee behind the counter versus the woman who  worked for her who was overweight and homely standing right next to her.

@Sanguine

[Sanguine]

Numerous studies have shown that good-looking people are likely to earn more, and that people who earn more are typically more opposed to redistributive policies, like the progressive taxes and welfare programs favored by the left.

The researchers also offer a more general psychological explanation for the trend: That good-looking people are often treated better than others, and thus see the world as a more just place. Past studies have found that the more attractive people believe themselves to be, the lower their preference for egalitarianism, a value typically associated with the political left....


Both are correct but I would say the first reason is why conservatives tend to be more beautiful.

My wife never believed people tend to attractive people more until she had her own business and she finally agreed with me when she noticed her clients, both men AND women when walking in her business would always go to the attractive female employee behind the counter versus the woman who  worked for her who was overweight and homely standing right next to her.

@Sanguine

I think particularly in this image-obsessed age this is true.  Sad in many cases.

[Idaho_Cowboy]

I think particularly in this image-obsessed age this is true.  Sad in many cases.

If looks really mattered like they say how did we end up with Trump and Hillary? Politics aside, they are both ugly as all get out. 

[corbe]

   Admittedly I am the exception to the rule.