Even if they were prettier (they’re not)

People tend to find a certain sexual attraction in being politically dissident together. So I've got no doubt that a couple of edgy conservatives are hot for each other in a way they wouldn't be for vanilla liberals.

You can only be around someone pretty but stupid for so long

No shortage of smart conservatives. The problem isn't intelligence or looks. It's how long you can fuck the leopard until it eats your face.