Small business owners lean right
Study: Small business owners favor right-wing parties.
Why it matters
- Small business owners more likely to support right-wing parties.
- Business ownership experience shapes conservative views on regulation.
- Gig economy trends may influence future political affiliations.
By the numbers
- 59.2% of high-income, low-education individuals (HILEs) identify as Republican.
- 50.3% of HILEs would vote for Trump.
- 33.1% of employer small business owners are HILEs.
The big picture
- Gig economy workers may adopt similar political views to small business owners.
- Sector-specific differences in political leanings observed (creative vs. regulated industries).
What they're saying
- Small business owners prioritize deregulation, aligning with right-wing policies.
- Study suggests business experience, not background, drives political views.
Caveats
- Correlational study; causation not established.
What’s next
- Research into gig workers' political affiliations could provide further insights.