BIPARTISAN BUDS

Talking politics on a first date is a known faux pas. So when Laura, a 24-year-old design developer for a menswear label, found out she and Stephan, a 23-year-old private tutor, weren't on the same page politically, things could've gotten ugly. Lucky for us, these two know how to reach across the aisle, and did just that at French restaurant L'ybane. Whether they'll be running on the same ticket in 2012 is still up for debate. He said: I really had no idea of what to expect going into the date, but as soon as I met Laura, she quickly exceeded my expectations. Not only was she funny, but she was pretty, too. Laura's down-to-earth personality was refreshing. She jump-started the night's hilarity by making fun of the couple next to us for being overly romantic. The conversation flowed easily, and the night flew by. Before I knew it, we'd already been there for a couple of hours. Personality-wise, we have a lot in common. We both love to travel and we gag at the sight of lovey-dovey dating behavior. Our date could have been awkward, but Laura was very easygoing and open with her opinions - a quality that I respect. I had a great time with Laura. We...