Coffee culture and voting for Democratic presidential candidates seem to go hand-in-hand, according to a recent study.
But Republican-leaning states seem less interested in making a cup of Joe or visiting their local Starbucks.
This is according to analysis by Coffeeness—a company that reviews coffee-related devices—of Google Search and coffee shop data.
Attributing “coffee obsession” points to each state, they found a strong correlation with voting patterns in recent presidential elections.
Of the top 10 coffee-loving states, nine were Democratic leaning, led by Massachusetts, California, Washington, New York and Hawaii, in that order.
And, of the 10 states least bothered with the brew, all of them voted Republican in recent presidential elections, with Mississippi, South Dakota, Kentucky, Arkansas and West Virginia caring the least.
“Our research reveals a fascinating link between political leanings and coffee culture in America,” said Coffeeness in a statement. “While coffee lovers can be found in every state, …