Daria and Politics

The political views of the characters of the Daria show is a frequent topic of debate among fans. Because Daria herself is so thoroughly characterized as both cynical and sarcastic, and fully lives up to those labels, it is hard to know whether to take her seriously when she offers her "opinion." It is generally believed that she, like most of the show's characters, has a mild leaning toward the political left; her parents have much stronger attitudes about politics, but even they have moderated their views since their teenage years.

This article investigates what political attitudes various characters on the show are believed to have, based on canon sources from the TV series, the two MTV Daria books, the MTV Daria website, and scattered bits of material from the Beavis and Butt-head show. It also examines the political persuasions of characters in Daria fanfiction.

Daria's Politics in Canon Sources

(examples)

The Politics of Other Daria Characters, in Canon

Jake and Helen Morgendorffer

(hippies, "The Lawndale File," "Sappy Anniversary" flashback)

Angela Li

(principal style, letter to Bush)

Politics in Daria Fanfiction

(examples in fanfic)

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