A recently published report about a 2-year study into voting behaviors showed:
Even a brief exposure to an image of the American flag shifts voters toward Republican beliefs, attitudes and voting behavior;
The shift to the right occurs regardless of the voter’s political affiliation;
The effect lasts 8 months.
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Thanks to Pete for posting the source:
Shock Study: U.S. Flag Only Boosts GOP – July 20, 2011
http://www.usnews.com/news/blogs/washington-whispers/2011/07/20/shock-study-us-flag-only-boosts-gop
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