Nearly half of college students wouldn't "dorm across the aisle"
Posted on AllSides August 19th, 2022
From The Left
Nearly half of rising college sophomores say they likely wouldn't choose to live with someone who supported the opposing candidate in the 2020 presidential election, according to a poll by Generation Lab for NBC News.
Why it matters: The poll found that — for a younger generation — political polarization and tribalism extend to dorm rooms.
Driving the news: 46% said they would probably/definitely not room with someone who supported the opposing presidential candidate in 2020 (62% of Dems, 28% of GOP).
53% said they would probably/definitely not go on a date with someone who supported...
