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Is Santa Claus a Democrat or a Republican? These Poll Results May Surprise You

Dec. 11, 2012 1:42pm Billy Hallowell

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Is Santa Claus a Democrat — or a Republican?

While some would contend that his penchant for providing gifts and “spreading the wealth” (i.e. holiday cheer) indicates that he’s left-of-center, others might point to the fact that he provides gifts to the world’s children without government “investments” and is, thus, more conservative in nature. To get to the bottom of this not-so-pressing question, Public Opinion Polling asked Americans which political party they believe Santa belongs to.

Forty-four percent of respondents believe that he is a Democrat; on the flip side, 28 percent contend that Santa is a Republican. An additional 28 percent are not sure which political affiliation Santa would opt for. With that in mind, PPP also sought to poll other issues in its annual holiday poll. For example, with the fiscal cliff approaching, Americans aren’t only worried about the impact on their own wallets — they’re also fearing for Santa’s well being.

More than five in 10 respondents (54 percent) said that they worry that he won’t be able to give as much as he has in the past and that the cliff could force Santa to cut back on his benefits. Of course, the vast majority believe that they are on Santa’s “nice” list (80 percent), with only a small proportion admitting that they’ve probably earned themselves a spot on the “naughty” list (11 percent).

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And what about crimes and moral infractions committed by Santa? PPP asked questions about those as well. Interestingly, Americans seem to have an oddly-strong devotion to the Christmas mascot. While 43 percent said they would tell their daddies if they saw their mothers kissing Santa, 40 percent claimed that they wouldn’t (and an additional 17 percent were conflicted).

If Santa’s reindeer ran grandma over, bizarrely, the vast majority would protect him, with a whopping 61 percent claiming that they would refrain from pressing charges (only 24 percent would seek legal ramifications for Santa and his sleigh). Interestingly, Democrats (33 percent) are more likely than Republicans (19 percent) to say that they would press charges.

As for the War on Christmas, despite a media narrative that it is non-existent, 47 percent of respondents believe that it exists, with 40 percent denying that it is happening. Read the full results here.

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CDubbs
Posted on December 13, 2012 at 4:57am
Republican all the way. Here’s a poem i wrote a few years back that explains it all.

Santa’s True Colors

I knew this year would be different,
Just how, I wasn’t really quite sure.
Would it be the policies of Obama?
Or even more nonsense from Al Gore!

From the moment after the election,
There was one thing I already knew.
That my job would be getting harder,
As the naughty list grew and grew.

I had to cut back on toy production,
For it was coal I would really need.
Good times where now behind us,
It was now about power and greed.

Some elves went on unemployment,
To them this was something new.
For the first time in five hundred years,
They had absolutely nothing to do.

The Mrs. and I have been blessed,
Never sick a day in our life.
But now I have to buy insurance,
To help the “Bumble” and his wife.

They told me not to worry,
A bailout would hit the spot.
Throw some more money at it,
The only solution that they’ve got.

There’s a reason I always wear red,
Why you will never see me in blue.
For I now reveal my “best kept” secret,
I’m a Republican through and through!

So I wear my Red Suit proudly,
I wear it both day and night.
There are only three years “left”,
Till you help Santa make things “right”!

© Chet Wiker 2009

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cdb
Posted on December 12, 2012 at 4:39pm
Santa is defiantly a republican. He only rewards those who have been good. If he were a democrat he would probably only reward the bad ones.

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Bullitt2008
Posted on December 12, 2012 at 11:27am
Stop already. Santa is non-political.

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s.n.
Posted on December 12, 2012 at 10:49am
Obviously a republican….simply because santa gives freely w/o wanting anything in return. As a Dem he would tax the gifts he gave you and then take your cookies and milk…and tax them too and then say that wasn’t enough.

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vaman
Posted on December 12, 2012 at 9:11am
I like the way the blaze tossed in “moral infractions” and refer to Santa as the christmas mascot. Does that make jesus the christian mascot?

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TERossi
Posted on December 12, 2012 at 2:05am
Of course Santa is a Democrat. He steals from the Elves, redistributes Elven wealth to cronies, and keeps a secret list of Citizens so he can bomb them with Coal strikes from above. Meanwhile, the Santa controlled media says nothing.

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Starkadder
Posted on December 11, 2012 at 10:05pm
In the second pic it looks kinda like he might be doing a Nazi salute.

http://www.quickmeme.com/meme/3oniaa/

Bwahahahahaaa!

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Watchingtheweasels
Posted on December 11, 2012 at 9:12pm
Clearly, Santa is a Republican. The democratic party would never allow him to consult a naughty and nice list and give free stuff only to the nice.

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WithOutGodWePerishAsARepublic
Posted on December 11, 2012 at 8:01pm
Santa ?? Let’s see… ?? Dem or Rep… ?? Neither…he is not a US Citizen !!!! And besides..all of Capitol Hill is on his naughty list …!!!!!

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andredegas
Posted on December 11, 2012 at 6:08pm
I ask Santa directly and he told me that he has NO political affliation. He further went on to tell me that Americans “…should be good for goodness sake.” Merry Christmas

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DarkestbeforeDawn
Posted on December 11, 2012 at 5:52pm
Saint Nicholas was the bishop of Myra (modern day Turkey) in the fourth century. Legends say he anonymously gave money to poor families, widows, and especially children and orphans. Stories of his generosity encouraged others to give at this time of year.

Reformers felt Nicholas was too closely tied to the Catholic church, being that he was a Catholic bishop and all, so they came up with their own names for him.

The name Santa Claus comes from the Dutch name Sinter Klass.

But no matter what his origin, the spirit of peace on earth and good will toward men has been thrown out the window by greed, pettiness, and a reason for hate-filled idiots to spit in the face of Christians.

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Dudley Do-Right
Posted on December 11, 2012 at 5:17pm
Of course Santa is a Republican. The individual is the foundation of conservatism. What child ever wrote to Santa and asked, “please bring me a pony and I’ll share it with a bunch of kids I don’t know?”

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Wigan
Posted on December 11, 2012 at 4:13pm
If Santa hands out presents bought with other people’s money, he is a Democrat.
If Santa hands out presents bought with Santa’s money, he is a Republican.

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mikegray24
Posted on December 11, 2012 at 3:46pm
I’m thinking he might be both. Let’s look at both sides (some of these are from previous comments from others) and summarize:

Republican:
– He runs a large enterprise
– He believes in charity
– He rewards good behavior and punishes bad behavior
– He gives gifts without expecting anything in return
– He’s given a good number of guns over the years to those responsible enough to handle it

Democrat:
– He only hires minorities (elves) when there are plenty of other candidates available
– He only works one day per year
– He gives gifts under the illusion that they’re free. Let’s face it: mom and dad don’t get any credit, just like taxpayers
– He breaks into houses when people are sleeping
– He’s given guns over the years to those not responsible enough to handle it (think Fast & Furious)

Hmm, I’d have to say he’s straddling the fence.

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dosdelgados
Posted on December 11, 2012 at 3:08pm
When coal is outlawed, what will the bad kids get?

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TheMajority
Posted on December 11, 2012 at 3:01pm
Rep or Dem? That is the only choice Santa has?

I give this pom pom party cheerleading story–a incomplete.

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- TheMajority
  Posted on December 11, 2012 at 3:03pm
  Santa does not ask for a bail out. He hates both communist parties.
  
  Why don’t you?
  
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CWPrequired
Posted on December 11, 2012 at 2:52pm
A democrat would have been shot long ago by the old white republican. HO HO HO! No offense to you HO’s out there.

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heavyduty
Posted on December 11, 2012 at 2:47pm
He had to be Republican because he requires that people be nice! If he was Democrat then he would just give gifts to everyone!

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Landon410
Posted on December 11, 2012 at 2:45pm
lets see…. santa is a home owner, property owner, and business owner, he employees a large number of others, and gives to charity out of love and not force

none of that sounds like a democrat to me

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Distress
Posted on December 11, 2012 at 2:42pm
Santa is neither. And if I would have to make that judgement, he would be a conservative if not Libertarian.

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The Third Archon
Posted on December 11, 2012 at 2:36pm
“IS SANTA CLAUS A DEMOCRAT OR A REPUBLICAN? THESE POLL RESULTS MAY SURPRISE YOU”
…umm…neither–he’s a fantasy creature.

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