> I don't think anybody in the tech industry has the balls to come out as a Republican. The backlash would be awful.

Indeed it's quite rare. Look at how the few Republican supporting tech leaders get crucified (ex: Thiel). Most people don't want do deal with that and even fewer have the financial resources to risk being blackballed.

> Thank God votes are secret, still.

Damn straight. Though it does make it awkward trying to explain the concept of a silent majority in the midst of raving leftists.