Do doctors tend to be Democrats or Republicans?

There's an old medical joke: Internists know everything and do nothing. Surgeons know nothing but do everything. Psychiatrists know nothing and do nothing. Pathologists know and do everything, but it's too late. read more

Also, younger doctors tend to be Democrats whereas older doctors tend to be Republicans. And finally, some doctors do let their political leanings alter their recommendations and advice. This is somewhat annoying but I think their heart and intention generally is good. My girls have two doctors who have seen their pediatric needs. read more

As a group, doctors are in the middle, though pediatricians lean left and urologists right. Below: Ratios of Democrats (blue) vs. Republicans (red). Data source: Campaign contribution data from the FEC. read more