Huffington Magazine Issue 20 | Page 20

DATA Enter HUFFINGTON 10.28.12 Checking In With American Voters Foursquare compiled data on check-ins over the past year to identify the red and blue states (based on the 2008 presidential election) with the most check-ins at certain venues. Out of the red states, Texas happened to have the most check-ins at gay bars — and Florida was the blue state with the most fast-food check-ins. Tap the icons below to see how these and other check-ins line up with election issues. SOURCE: FOURSQUARE Tap Icons for Text Some Favorite Red and Blue Haunts Starbucks is the most popular coffee shop in both red and blue states. Blue-state voters like In-N-Out, while red-state voters prefer Whataburger. Chipotle leads in blue-state Mexican food, but redstate folks like Chuy’s. Donuts are the top breakfast for red states, but bagels beat them in blue states. Red states go for tacos, while burritos lead in blue states. The top grocery store is Trader Joe’s in blue states and Kroger in red states.