IF YOU THINK BIGFOOT EXISTS, YOU MIGHT BE A REPUBLICAN: STUDY FINDS THAT POLITICAL AFFILIATION PLAYS A ROLE IN WHAT YOU CONSPIRACY THEORIES YOU BELIEVE IN

Wednesday, April 10, 2013 | Author Josh Reeves

Ever questioned whether the moon landings were faked, whether aliens really crash landed at Roswell or whether there was more to the Kennedy assassination than Lee Harvey Oswald and a lone rifle?

Your view on popular conspiracy theories depends on your political affiliation, according to new findings.

A study of registered voters in the US has found that whether you believe in Bigfoot or think that global warming is a myth depends on which side of the political fence you sit.

According to the poll, carried out by the Public Policy Institute, when it comes to some of the most famous conspiracy theories out there, American opinion is split right along party lines.

While a staggering 37 per cent of those surveyed overall believe that global warming is a hoax, it is more likely that you are a Republican if you hold that view.

For almost 60 per cent of Republicans asked thought that the phenomenon was made up while just 11 per cent of Democrats polled agreed.