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PJMcK

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6. Most professional golfers are Republicans/Conservatives

Sun May 22, 2016, 07:09 PM

May 2016

There was a poll of players on the PGA Tour in Golf Digest during the 2008 presidential campaign. My recollection is that 80-85% of the golfers wanted Senator McCain to win the election.

Most of these men are millionaires. Many are extremely egocentric, as are many other highly paid and/or successful athletes and performers. An awful lot of the pro golfers live in a world of exclusivity and country clubs. It's not the least bit surprising to me that Jack Nicklaus, one of the most successful golfers, is a Republican. After all, he is a member of the 0.1%.

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