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 am a republican because my personality traits are more conscientious and less open and agreeable. Because of my personality, I have a strong regard for maintaining borders. Not simply borders between countries, but borders between ideas, people, and things. I believe the Republican party is better at maintaining those borders and preserving things that ought to be preserved, such as the Constitution, specifically the Bill of Rights, states rights, individual liberty, minimal government interference, traditional family values, and principles of conservative government. I believe that the Republican Party reflects my own values and interests in this way, much better than any other existing Political Party.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a REPUBLICAN because I believe in traditional values, which are greatly informed by my Christian faith. Only the Republican Party represents me on issues like abortion and traditional marriage. I am also a strong believer in small government and the Republican Party most closely aligns with my views. I don't think people should be given handouts that they don't work for and think that such handouts only discourages work by the recipients. If we cut this entitlements and were able to cut taxes, everybody would be better off because the economy could run more efficiently and everybody could have more money in their pockets.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because my beliefs correlate with the beliefs of the majority of the Republican party. My values are consistent with those of the Republican party.I am pro-life. I absolutely believe that every life deserves a chance to thrive. I support the right to bear arms. I believe in a limited government. I am a Republican because I believe that instead of creating a country dependent on government handouts our government should be governed with a conservative compassion that leads and inspires people. I believe in crating a country that is guided by the government but led by the people.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a republican, primarily, because it is in my roots. My family is 5th generation Texans, and I was raised in a very conservative household. While we weren't especially religious, I was told that responsibility and tradition were very important values to uphold, and I believe this shaped my political views as I became an adult. I tend to prefer candidates who are similarly conservative, tough on crime, and who push for individual responsibility and accountability. These views fall in line with the Republican Party, and I am quite happy to tell others that I am a proud Republican and will vote along my party line whenever possible.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a democrat because of Obama and what he stood for. Then, Trump came along and cemented the fact that I will always be a Democrat. I hate republicans because they backed up Trump. The fact that Republicans are still backing him up is repulsive to me and I will never belong to the Republican party. I feel sadness for the state we are in right now, but the Democrats have helped me get through this dark time. I see the democrats are fighting against Trump and that makes me feel good regardless if they really mean to go against him or not.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican for many reasons. This country is not a socialist country. The Democrats promise free things to the younger generation free college, free health care. The Democrats think that the government should give you everything and you do not have to work for things. We have failed this generation we have given to much to them and they think the world owes them something instead of having to work for it. The Republicans care for the citizens of the United States and not illegals that are coming over the boarder. There are many citizens of the United States that do not have insurance and the illegals are coming here and getting a lot of free services from the United States that the Democrats feel they should have for free. This is why I am a Republican.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a Republican because I believe in the American dream. I believe in free markets and God, two things the democrats can't seem to stand. I believe in the second amendment right of a person to keep and bear arms so he can protect his family from the criminals who constantly try to take everything a working man earns in his life. I also believe in an actual border that is defended against unlawful entry from people who won't even bother to learn to speak English. I believe in the right of an individual to control his own life instead of having everything dictated to him by the state. This is why I am a Republican.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Republican because…”
I am a republican because I am a very patriotic person. I do not believe in Socialism, as the Democrats do. I do not believe that we should let illegal people enter our country and then pay for their health insurance, while I work my butt off and have to pay for my health insurance, and I'm a true American. I believe that Republicans are doing great with the economy right now, but if the democrats take over, they'll reverse all of the regulations that Trump took away that are making our economy so great. Plus, the democrats will open the borders, let illegals in and then raise everyone's taxes to pay for free benefits for illegals.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a Democrat because I'm very liberal. I believe strongly in equality and freedom Everyone should have the same opportunites no matter their gender, race, religion, etc. Education is very important to everyone and we all deserve a fair chance. Abortion is another issue on freedom that should protect and give woman a choice. It's our body and this is America. The environment is also a major and important concern. We are going through climate change and I believe we are the reason for that. We need more ecofriendly products and everyone needs to get together and protect the environment.
The following statement was written based on the prompt: “I’m a Democrat because…”
I am a democrat because I believe in equal rights for everyone, no matter what their race is, their gender, their societal class, their nationality, their age. Our government should treat everyone the same and make sure that all people get a fair chance in life. I am a democrat because I believe in a woman's right to choose, same-sex marriage, gun control, the separation of church and state, and fair taxation. I am a democrat because I believe in climate change and the need to do something to save the environment before it's too late. I am a democrat because I believe that people from all walks of life should be welcomed to the United States with open arms. I am a democrat because my party will put the people of this country first.
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