Love Is…For Liberals Only?
Netflix's Love Is Blind has captivated audiences since 2020, with some contestants leaving their lovers at the altar! While season 8 contestant Sara Carton is not the first to do this, her reason for doing so has stirred up an interesting conversation about politics.
Sarah left her match Ben Mezzenga after she realized he had absolutely no opinion regarding the Black Lives Matter movement and LGBTQ+ issues. Conservatives are praising Ben for dodging a bullet, and liberals are celebrating Sara for walking away.
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- Tom's Guide
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Forbes
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