political views tied towards hobbies

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I'd argue that niche subcultures can have a pretty profound impact on people's political views. I don't think liberals necessarily gravitate towards film or art or music but when people do gravitate towards these hobbies, they become surrounded by leftists and liberals, which influences how they think about politics.  I'd argue that the more specific, niche and tight-knit subcultures exert a stronger influence on political views. It's also worth noting that hobbies are often politicized: hunting, fishing, "shooting" and other outdoor activities are regulated by the state. Attending "punk" house shows places interested listeners in opposition to the police, even if they're white and otherwise privileged. Fans of EDM or psychedelic music tend to be comfortable with drug use or partake in drug use, which places them in opposition to the police and mainstream political rhetoric.

I'd wager that Baseball is less right-wing than people would imagine: it's highly popular in rural areas of "blue" states in the Midwest and New England. There are also many avid Latino baseball fans in cities like New York and LA. Chicanos had a brief love affair with the Dodgers; Puerto Ricans and Dominicans love Baseball. Arguably, Puerto Ricans, Cubans and Dominicans are demographics most interested in baseball.