Officials at Target say stores saw an average alcohol sales boost of 14% on the days before each debate around the country.
This comes after 23ABC reported that more than half of Americans claim to be stressed out by this year's election season.
Target corporate officials say they saw a 14% rise in alcohol sales before presidential debates
Target corporate officials say they saw an increase of 14% in alcohol sales before each debate.
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