The Hill set out to test Henry Kissinger’s maxim, “Power is the ultimate aphrodisiac,” by investigating whether “Democrats, newly empowered, now have an edge on Republicans when it comes to dating prowess” and concludes that “Romantic opportunities have increased for Democrats”:
As one Democratic campaign strategist remarked, “Taking back the majority certainly has its perks. With the shift in power has come a shift in social standing for once-shunned Democratic operatives. It seems everyone from lowly interns to nerdy policy wonks have a full dance card so long as they have a ‘D’ behind their name.”
The strategist added that perks aren’t limited to normal social interactions: “Not only are Dems getting more dates, they are getting better tables at restaurants and they are not waiting in line at exclusive clubs.” …
However, The Hill learned that there’s a surprising amount of “bipartisan” dating going on in D.C.:
One male GOP aide … admitted that he has been dating some Democratic women and called it a “bipartisan venture on the weekend.” …
“I am sooooo not into Dem guys even though I am a Dem,” [one female staffer] wrote in an e-mail. “Republican boys are generally more attractive, sharper dressers and throw better parties.” …
A female Democratic staffer admitted that her boyfriend works for a GOP senator. They started dating when the GOP held the reins of power. But her main concerns are normal for most anyone dating a Capitol Hill staffer: They’re schedule-related. …
The Stiletto values intelligence and integrity, so the “bi” thing is out of the question for her. She completely agrees with the female GOP staffer who told The Hill, “Nothing can make a Democrat more attractive to a well-bred, pearl-donning Republican lady.”
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