The ladies of “The View” took a break from their chronic Trump bashing to turn their ire against a new real estate platform that allows homebuyers to know how their prospective neighbors may have voted.
Entertainment Weekly reports that Monday’s episode featured commentary on the new platform from Oyssey that provide a block-by-block view of the political affiliations of the residents in a community surrounding a home that is for sale. The partisan data is culled from election results, campaign contributions and licensable commercial data. Oyssey has rolled in South Florida and New York City this month and is being marketed as a monthly subscription service to agents and brokers, and buyers can sign a digital contract with an agent to tap into its data.
“The View” crew was mostly incensed over this offering.
“I think that is not a good idea because number one: it’s none of your business,” said Whoopi Goldberg. “And number two: it just fosters more division.”
Sara Haines was in agreement. “And to pretend that our divisions are just political is the best part, because jerks come in every political affiliation and that’s what neighbors are,” echoed Sara Haines, which sparked Goldberg to respond, “That’s what you gotta ask people: how much of a jerk is this guy or gal? That’s what I want to know.”
Alyssa Farah Griffin was less hostile but still critical, stating, “It’s just odd – I would for sooner look at crime rates and the schools in the community.”
But Sunny Hostin felt the platform could benefit homebuyers, noting, “I have a multiracial family, my goddaughter is gay, some of my best friends are trans, I wouldn’t want to live next to an extremist that would make my family feel unwelcome. But I don’t think that’s a political affiliation thing, it’s a behavioral thing.”
Ana Navarro brought a Trump reference into the talk by declaring, “Well I would avoid Palm Beach for the moment, if I were you.” But then she added, “Honestly, all I care about is that they keep their yard looking good, that they mow their lawn, that they don’t have crazy trees over my yard, that they’re okay with [her dog] ChaCha, and that they don’t call the police when I have loud parties.”
As for Joy Behar’s opinion – well, she wasn’t on this episode, but we suspect she would have sided with her co-stars.
Photo: Screenshot of “The View” co-host Whoopi Goldberg from the Dec. 16 episode, courtesy of “The View”
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Have been able to see owners political registration for years-public knowledge – doesn’t mean the person voted that way… The View likes to hear themselves talk with little meaning. Unfortunately the View comes across as clueless-self absorbed- entitled – rude and a waste of time. Can not believe it is still on air. The world is in a crisis mode and need leaders not flame throwers.
No matter the law we all like a neighbor that fits our social mores. There is a comfort in being with like minded people. It isn’t political so much as lifestyles but then politics is a part isn’t it
Erica, it’s public record !!’
This is against rules! It’s similar to steering and redlining…if you are a Realtor, this breaks the code of ethics.
I don’t like the View but they have a point on this one. Political affiliation is not a protected class like race or religion. Home buying should not be politicized. So go get your NAR pride pin.
I agree with Whoopi. This is over the top and it is none of anyones business. Why can’t people live with people who don’t necessarily agree with you on your views. Maybe they agree on some but not on others. I am comfortable with my views and comfortable with anyone who has different views. If we can have a discussion, maybe a person can decide that the other view is good. That is how it used to be and should be again,
Realtors are not allowed to say anything about anybody’s political affiliation, period. It is a violation of our ethical code.
The issue here is Voter Privacy…
which is a core value and integral safeguard to the integrity of our public elections.
No one should be individually targeted/pursued/personally confronted because their personal information/voting history/voting status has been disclosed/used without their knowledge or permission.
From my observation there is a lack of community and a platform such as this can create division especially for someone who may have a pre-deceive idea of people who may vote one way or another before actually meeting their neighbor.
The platform will be sued into submission when the data is incorrect thereby harming property value. Curious who is stupid enough to fund this project.
I would sure like to know if the women on The View would be my neighbors before I bought a home.
Bad, bad, bad idea. This company will be out of business in no time. I don’t want to know, and I don’t care who my neighbors voted for. I agree (choke) with the women on the View, even though I wish their show was canceled.