Can you tell the difference between real and fake Democrats and Republicans?
You’re about to see 10 statements that people wrote based one of two prompts: “I’m a democrat because…” or “I’m a republican because…”.
We randomly assigned each person to one prompt or the other, so they didn’t get to choose. (We offered them a bonus if their statement sounded convincing.)
That means some of these statements are real — the person is explaining why they belong to their actual political party. Some of these statements are fake — the person is pretending to belong to the opposite political party.
real statements: Democrats claiming to be Democrats, or Republicans claiming to be Republicans.
fake statements: Democrats claiming to be Republicans, or Republicans claiming to be Democrats.
Your job is to judge whether each statement is real or fake.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I'm a republican because the policies that I endorse make the most sense for the citizens of the United States. Everything from gun ownership, to the amount of immigrants coming into this country, to the drugs that we let into our communities has to be addressed and I will take a stance against any and all of these subjects as long as it makes our country a better place to live. While I do totally believe in freedom, I do believe that we give our citizens too much leniency and that we need to get a tighter grasp back on things for the better good.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
the Republicans are usually viewed as conservative. I am a huge supporter of the conservative stance of Republicans so it is one of the reasons why I am a Republican. Another reason why I am a Republican is because of the values they hold. Most of the values the Republican holds are for the people of the United States and not the government. The Republicans are huge supporters of people governing the country and not the government making all the decisions. Another reason why I'm a Republican is because most good Presidents came out of the Republican Party unlike the Democratic Party.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat, because the Democratic party is the party of compassion. I stand by the belief that every life has value and should be protected by our nation. I believe in universal health care, a woman's right to choose, same-sex marriage, gun control, compassionate immigration policies, fair trade, criminal justice reform, and I believe that black lives matter. These tenants are most strongly advocated for by the Democratic party. The Democratic party has long been the party of individuals who stand up for the needs of others, and that is the most important aspect of being a Democrat, to me.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a democrat because I feel like socio-economic success should be afforded to all Americans, that a supportive and diverse society can be successfully achieved, and that there are no Americans who should be left behind. When I think about my mid-western upbringing in suburban Nebraska, I think about how diverse my friends were, even in the center of corn-husker territory! We all want a fair shake in life, and cannot remove stereotypes made about our backgrounds, but as an American, why should we look for the worst in our citizens? I choose to be a democrat because I love my country and all the citizens collectively. I love the rich culture that our country has developed over time, and even with the stains of the past, we unite as an unlikely family filled with a rainbow of skin tones, ethnic backgrounds, religious preferences, and sexual orientations. What our country should represent is ""No countryman left behind."" I feel like being a democrat will push policies and laws in the proper direction.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because I believe in a more conservative government with fewer rules and regulations. I fell we should be taxed less and our dollars used for more important things than just paying for those who do not work or choose not to work. I am 100% behind President Donald Trump and his policies. He has given us the greatest economic boom times in many, many years. He gave us all a tax cut and also started the process of making the IRS more simplified, including filing our taxes. I am also against all illegal immigration and feel the border wall must be built now to protect all of us.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I can relate to the beliefs of the democratic party. One of the main things is that I think that people with higher incomes should be taxed accordingly. There are millions of Americans suffering in low wages and poverty and the few that have been handed the ""golden goose"" so to speak should do their part to help the country and contribute to wellfare programs and government aid. I also believe that the country should be united in common goals and everyone should have equal chances rather than the every man for himself stance that the Republicans take. We're all Americans and we're in this together.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I believe all people regardless of your age, color of your skin, sex, the gender you identify with or religion you believe in deserve equal rights and pay. I believe woman have the right to do as they want with their bodies and should never be told whether or not they should have an abortion. I believe all people are deserving of love regardless of if they are cis, trans, gay, lesbian, etc and should have the same basic rights as everyone else. I believe in healthcare for all and no matter what your economic status is you should get the same treatment and care as someone who has a million dollars.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a democrat because I believe in egalitarianism, everyone should have equal rights. I think there should be stricter rules on gun control. I believe women should be able to have abortions longer than 8 weeks. I think humans are directly effecting the climate with fossil fuels. I believe there's too many rich people who own much more than everybody else and this is where capitalism is flawed, monopolies are taking over. Bernie Sanders has a spotless past and was even arrested for standing up to school segregation in the 60's. Donald Trump is dividing the country and doesnt care who he offends with his hate rhetoric.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because I believe in the kind of things that makes America the greatest country on Earth. We deserve to have strong borders and to make sure that the rule of law is followed. We deserve to not have our paychecks stolen away by crooks in DC. We deserve to have every life protected FROM CONCEPTION. Most of all we deserve to have American values upheld and to guarantee that no one is harassed for being a Patriot. I vote Republican to prevent the expansion of Communist policies like Obamacare that take away our freedoms and take away our hard earned money. We need real Americans in office not Demon-rats.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
i am a democrat because i like how the government always tries to give out free stuff. i mean there talking about giving people a thousand dollars a month and im like please give it to me. im on welfare so i would have to give that up but i would make up for it. all i need is a free place to stay and i will be living the dream. man being a democrat has all the benifeits. i don't know why more people aren't . i mean its free so how am i hurting anything. i wouldn't need to work and that is a blessing in my book, all hail almighty free at last free at last
Before we show you your results, we have a few more questions for you that are for informational purposes only.
By submitting, you agree to the processing of the data above for further research means. See our Privacy Policy for more info