Holiday Poll Results: Voters See Gifts from Santa for Obama, Romney

PPP’s new holiday season poll sees voters in giving moods towards both Barack Obama and Mitt Romney - voters believe both men will be receiving presents from Santa this holiday season rather than a lump of coal, with Romney perhaps getting some sympathy presents. Voters say Romney will get presents by a 63/37 margin compared to 51/49 for Obama.  Some other findings:

- 44% of respondents said Santa was a Democrat while 28% say he is a Republican.

- 54% of voters said they were concerned that the looming “fiscal cliff” could cause Santa to cut back on his benefits.

- More voters than not (47/40) say there is a "War on Christmas".

- Only 32% or respondents could correctly identify the number of days in Hanukkah, compared to 18% each who thought 7 days or 12 days.

- A majority of voters (52/45) said they believe in Santa Claus. 80% said they were on Santa’s “Nice” list to just 11% who said they were on his “Naughty” list.

- If voters saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus, 43% would tell Daddy, 40% would not and 17% weren’t sure.

- When asked, “If Grandma got run over by a reindeer, would you press charges against Santa?” 61% would not press charges, to 24% who would. 33% of Democrats would press charges compared to 19% of Republicans.

Contrary to popular belief, 62% of respondents said their favorite part of the holidays was spending time with family. Cookies were the favorite holiday treat at 29%. The most popular holiday movies were It’s a Wonderful Life, 22%, and A Christmas Story with 20%. Santa is the clear winner for favorite holiday character at 40% followed by Rudolph at 20%. A majority of voters, 52%, said Santa is the most plausible out of various holiday-specific characters. Leprechauns came in second at 19% and Cupid third at 17%. When asked what the most annoying holiday song was, 36% said “The Chipmunk Song”; the runner up was “Santa Baby” at 13%.

Full results here

Comments

[Jay]

47% of people think there is a War on Christmas, but 68% can't be bothered to know how long Chanukah is?

[George Peterson]

That's it. I've decided. I am scrooge. This just makes me angry and kind of concerned. Granted less believe in Santa than in a god, but how can you justify 52%? Either they are mentally deficient, or screwing around with their answers (but that seems unlikely given such a high percentage).

And PPP is usually really on with their results. They nailed the election. Someone talk me down.

[Jeff]

actually PPP didn't nail the election. They got it wrong when it came to the popular vote.

[Kris Kringle]

Just because you've been naughty every year and I haven't brought you gifts doesn't mean I'm not real George.

[Candi]

Gee, slanted results? Sounds like a Fox News broadcast.

[LiberalFascism101]

PPP cannot predict rigged elections.

[angrymanspeaks]

I'm pretty sure Santa is a Republican. That's why he only visits the houses of little white boys and girls whose Daddys have money.
People like me and many others I know have to stand in line at the Salvation Army or the Empty Stocking Fund so our kids get presents; usually shitty

[Never Again]

"I'm pretty sure Santa is a Republican. That's why he only visits the houses of little white boys and girls whose Daddys have money.
People like me and many others I know have to stand in line at the Salvation Army or the Empty Stocking Fund so our kids get presents; usually shitty"

Well, I guess I've selected my last Angel Tree Angel, and suffered my last blister working hours sorting returned Angel Tree bags. Every year I spend more on my Angel Tree than I EVER spent on my own son (because my son had simpler, more reasonable requests) but not any more since this is the gratitude the recipients' parents feel about it all.