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Over a period of 23 hours just before a general election for the presidency was called, 31 Europeians were polled. Let's get right to the results. Trends, where applicable, are shown in parentheses.
How satisfied are you with Writinglegend's performance as president?
Very Satisfied - 3.2% (-28.6)
Somewhat Satisfied - 54.8% (-8.8)
Unsure - 25.8% (+21.3)
Somewhat Unsatisfied - 12.9% (+12.9)
Very Unsatisfied - 3.2% (+3.2)
The President's numbers continue to slide and for the first time during his presidency, dissatisfaction is explicitly expressed. Even so, the majority of Europeians maintain at least tentative support for his job performance. After three consecutive terms, this is no small accomplishment. While it is true that satisfaction has noticeably decreased as his time in office has wore on, it is also true that his numbers have never represented widespread opposition to him and his government. He's just finally come back down to Earth.
How satisfied are you with Calvin Coolidge's performance as vice president?
Very Satisfied - 12.9% (-9.8)
Somewhat Satisfied - 38.7% (-6.8)
Unsure - 29% (+10.8)
Somewhat Unsatisfied - 16.1% (+2.5)
Very Unsatisfied - 3.2% (+3.2)
Calvin's numbers have traveled a similar trajectory with less significant movement. In the past it was hard to make the case that these results represented any threat to Calvin's future prospects for the presidency but it may be safe to assume now that three terms of bland numbers going the wrong way have done just that. He's failed to impress in this role for quite some time.
How satisfied are you with President Writinglegend's executive and judicial appointments?
Very Satisfied - 6.5% (-25.3)
Somewhat Satisfied - 48.4% (-6.1)
Unsure - 32.3% (+32.3)
Somewhat Unsatisfied - 9.7% (-3.9)
Very Unsatisfied - 3.2% (+3.2)
There's some major movement here. Two months ago, reaction to WL's appointments were far more positive. Note the large move between 'very satisfied' to 'unsure'. While these numbers generally reflect apathy, they don't express outrage.
What is most important to you when considering a presidential candidate?
All of the Above - 41.9% (+28.3)
Record - 19.4% (-12.4)
Activity - 19.4% (+5.8)
Platform - 16.1% (-20.3)
Other Responses - 3.2%
Once again, no big winners on this question. Tickets and campaigns must be well-rounded. In the future it may be more helpful and informative to allow respondents to rank their priorities.
What issue do you view to be most important?
Foreign Affairs - 45.2% (-0.3)
Recruitment/Retention - 45.2% (+8.8)
Culture - 6.5% (+2)
Communications - 3.2% (+3.2)
Military - 0% (-9.1)
The trends on Europeians' top issues haven't changed much over the past two months but looking back further, recruitment and retention numbers have nearly doubled since July and for the first time, foreign affairs is legitimately rivaled. Candidates will be forced to address both issues thoroughly in the forthcoming contest.
Which individuals would you encourage to run for president?
Drecq - 71% (+21)
Kraketopia - 65% (+15)
Common-Sense Politics - 58.1% (+8.1)
Calvin Coolidge - 48.4% (+7.4)
Malashaan - 48.4% (-1.6)
Trinnien - 48.4% (+21.1)
Mousebumples - 45.2% (-0.3)
Ninja Kittens - 25.8%
Writinglegend - 23% (-45.2)
Netz - 9.7%
Kaboom - 3.2%
modernsin - 3.2%
Polling Booths - 3.2%
r3naissanc3r - 3.2%
I'll remind our readers that this question does not tell us who will win but rather who probably has enough support to launch a viable bid for the Goldenblock. It's the popularity contest, more or less. The big winners this cycle are clearly Drecq, who emerges as a big-time frontrunner, and Trinnien who has skyrocketed from long-shot status to a credible candidate. Kraketopia also remains a potential frontrunner while CSP leads a second tier including Calvin, Malashaan, and Mouse. If an insurgent candidacy is to be realized, it likely comes from Ninja Kittens. Finally, our results clearly show that there is very little enthusiasm for another WL term.
If the election were held today, who would you be more likely to vote for?
Kraketopia - 58.1%
Calvin Coolidge - 41.9%
If the election were held today, who would you be more likely to vote for?
Kraketopia - 58.1%
Common-Sense Politics - 41.9%
If the election were held today, who would you be more likely to vote for?
Kraketopia - 58.1%
Drecq - 41.9%
If the election were held today, who would you be more likely to vote for?
Malashaan - 61.3%
Kraketopia - 38.7%
Krak enjoys a solid and constant level of support in a hypothetical contest with all major candidates until he comes to the sitting Speaker, who beats his handily.
If the election were held today, who would you be more likely to vote for?
Kraketopia - 74.2%
Writinglegend - 25.8%
If the election were held today, who would you be more likely to vote for?
Common-Sense Politics - 61.3%
Calvin Coolidge - 38.7%
If the election were held today, who would you be more likely to vote for?
Drecq - 54.8%
Calvin Coolidge - 45.2%
If the election were held today, who would you be more likely to vote for?
Malashaan - 64.5%
Calvin Coolidge - 35.5%
If the election were held today, who would you be more likely to vote for?
Calvin Coolidge - 67.7%
Writinglegend - 32.3%
Our Veep doesn't win a single head-to-head except one against his current boss. This is a match-up he was unable to make any headway in until this point. The bad news is, everybody else beats WL too.
If the election were held today, who would you be more likely to vote for?
Drecq - 51.6%
Common-Sense Politics - 48.4%
If the election were held today, who would you be more likely to vote for?
Malashaan - 61.3%
Drecq - 38.7%
Again, Drecq is very strong (though he has a close run in with CSP) until Mal comes in to crush his dreams. If Mal were to run, he may be unbeatable.
If the election were held today, who would you be more likely to vote for?
Drecq - 71%
Writinglegend - 29%
If the election were held today, who would you be more likely to vote for?
Malashaan - 61.3%
Common-Sense Politics - 38.7%
If the election were held today, who would you be more likely to vote for?
Malashaan - 71%
Writinglegend - 29%
If the election were held today, who would you be more likely to vote for?
Common-Sense Politics - 71%
Writinglegend - 29%
We've learned a great deal, on balance, here. The Age of Writinglegend is over, in no uncertain terms. Faced with a credible challenger, he wold be unable to win an unprecedented fourth consecutive term. In fairness to him, it's unlikely he would desire to seek one anyway. Calvin has failed to establish himself as a natural successor during his time on the bottom of the ticket. CSP's numbers are strong enough but likely has more to prove in order to defeat another heavyweight. Malashaan, Kraketopia, and Drecq have positioned themselves to have the best chance at an electoral victory but it is clear, I think, that Mal leaves pure devastation in his wake should he choose to launch a bid. Trinnien now has enough support to be a viable candidate for president, the first of his generation to distinguish himself as such.
This polling and subsequent analysis does not seek to disqualify any potential candidates, included or not. I used my own personal judgement and included anyone I viewed to be a serious candidate based on a number of factors. Anybody has a chance here. We've proven that before.