EBC Poll: Low Approval Plagues Executive, Senate
Bright spots remain, and respondents favor Constitutional Convention
Written by @McEntire and @ICH
In this polling release, we are trying something new - alas, necessity is the mother of invention! We will be releasing raw results, allowing you to be the ultimate analyst. So please, put on your punditry hats, because with the exception of some of the issue questions, we are releasing only the raw results. What results were surprising to you, which ones were not what you expected, and what do you want to see from the Executive and Senate going forward?
This poll was run for 36 hours, and saw 25 respondents.
Enjoy!
Senate Approval Ratings
I have a feeling they’ll get a poor rating compared to the previous Senate even though they were always active. It’s just there wasn’t much to discuss other than President JayDee’s wars and nomination.
Pretty quiet, but performed satisfactorily
They have done good so far and now that the election is today I am excited to see how it goes
Pretty quiet, but performed satisfactorily
They have done good so far and now that the election is today I am excited to see how it goes
Elio is a gem
Is a second term Senator and first time Speaker but performed admirably even compared to more seasoned Speakers.
A little rushed when they should be slow,a little slow when they should rush. First time speaker things!
He made many efforts to engage in the discussions, he did his job well
LOVE ELIO
Elio has done an amazing job this senate term and I look forward to elio continuing being speaker!
Is a second term Senator and first time Speaker but performed admirably even compared to more seasoned Speakers.
A little rushed when they should be slow,a little slow when they should rush. First time speaker things!
He made many efforts to engage in the discussions, he did his job well
LOVE ELIO
Elio has done an amazing job this senate term and I look forward to elio continuing being speaker!
Very happy to see Senator Lloenflys instead of Speaker Lloenflys
The Sensitive Redaction Amendment was a great bill.
Lloen has done an amazing job like the rest of the other senators and his courage and leadership has done greatly!
The Sensitive Redaction Amendment was a great bill.
Lloen has done an amazing job like the rest of the other senators and his courage and leadership has done greatly!
Senator PhDre approval: 64% (+44%)
Controversial takes but he stuck to his platform and inspired debate
I'm not a fan of his bill, but he has been pretty engaging.
With the Weight voting amendment and answering everyone’s questions, I have no doubt that he is doing good
I'm not a fan of his bill, but he has been pretty engaging.
With the Weight voting amendment and answering everyone’s questions, I have no doubt that he is doing good
Senator Ellenburg approval: 24% (-20%)
He's been somewhat quiet this term. Would like to see more activity from him.
Ellenburg has done an amazing job maintaining being a cabinet member and a senator very well and they have done an amazing job this term.
Ellenburg has done an amazing job maintaining being a cabinet member and a senator very well and they have done an amazing job this term.
Senator Forilian approval: 56% (+44%)
Forillian has been on the active side and has been a good Senator in General.
I don't want to read senators commenting on the Senate floor about considering poll results before moving forward. Have your own thoughts, make your own arguments, do things. What is the purpose of electing you otherwise?
Forilian has done a good job as I knew Forilian could and I am a proud Forilian voter
I don't want to read senators commenting on the Senate floor about considering poll results before moving forward. Have your own thoughts, make your own arguments, do things. What is the purpose of electing you otherwise?
Forilian has done a good job as I knew Forilian could and I am a proud Forilian voter
Senate Activity approval: 40% (+4%)
Good enough.
All senators have been active and overall done a good job this term!
All senators have been active and overall done a good job this term!
Senate Election & Issue Polling
Senate Field satisfaction: 32% (-12%)
The citizenry’s dis-satisfaction with the current Senate Election field is hardly surprising, with several concerned citizens publicly urging more candidates to run since the beginning of the standing period. A whooping 44% of the citizenry are dis-satisfied or very dis-satisfied with the current field. This is unlikely to change as the voting day approaches unless there emerges a sudden surge in candidacy announcement in the next few days.
Gem, Prim, Charoskania
I would like to see more Senators run for re-election, mainly Forillian, and Lloens
upc
Ellenburg, UPC, Prim
There is a good mix of experienced candidates and less experienced ones. I would appreciate a greater diversity of thoughts and priorities but overall a decent group, I think.
Me (guess who that is)
Prim
I would like to see more Senators run for re-election, mainly Forillian, and Lloens
upc
Ellenburg, UPC, Prim
There is a good mix of experienced candidates and less experienced ones. I would appreciate a greater diversity of thoughts and priorities but overall a decent group, I think.
Me (guess who that is)
Prim
There have been a lot of faces the citizenry wants to see in the upcoming Senate election. Former Senators Prim, UPC, Ellenburg, Forillian, and Gem have all been mentioned as the candidates the citizens want to see and at the time of writing, atleast one of their wishes has been fulfilled as Gem has announced a run for the Senate. Charoskania’s name also has been mentioned as a possible candidate, indicating that a significant proportion also wants to see newer faces jump into the race.
Constitutional Convention favorability: 56% (+28%)
Weighted Voting Amendment favorability: 32% (-24%)
One Senator, one vote
We shouldn't be afraid to try new things
One Senator, One Vote. This bill goes against that Principle.
we should try it
This just seems to favor the senators who have experience and makes the senators who get less votes make their vote mean less.
We shouldn't be afraid to try new things
One Senator, One Vote. This bill goes against that Principle.
we should try it
This just seems to favor the senators who have experience and makes the senators who get less votes make their vote mean less.
The answers to the two questions display a contrasting picture as the citizenry are in favour of opening a Constitutional Convention by a large margin, 56 to 28, while being opposed at the same time to the Weighted Voting Amendment (2023) by the same margin, 60 to 32. With almost the half of the citizenry expressing a strong feeling against the Weighted Voting Amendment, it is expected to occupy a significant space in the political debates leading up the voting day. The opinion in favour or against the Weighted Voting Amendment is more polarised with 64% of the citizens expressing a strong position in comparison to the issue of Constitutional Convention with just 44% of the citizens expressing a strong position on it. This indicates that a significant chunk of citizenry can still change their mind about the Constitutional Convention issue.
Constitutional Convention Act favorability: 68% (+52%)
It improves the function of Constitutional Conventions - I like it.
Don't care.
We don’t need one at all as we have enough going on.
Don't care.
We don’t need one at all as we have enough going on.
The citizenry’s opinion on this legislation is largely reflective of their opinion on the opening of the Constitutional Convention at this time, with their opinion of the legislation slightly more positive. It could be down to a small chunk of the citizenry thinking that while they may be personally opposed to a Constitutional Convention being opposed at this time, they would still want the people’s representatives, the Senate, to take the final call on this issue, as mentioned in the legislation.
Redaction of Sensitive Information Act favorability: 60% (+52%)
Pretty good bill.
Haven't read it.
This is much needed to protect classified information
Haven't read it.
This is much needed to protect classified information
There seems to be a strong consensus among the citizenry about the necessity of this bill, with over 60% of the citizens expressing a positive view about this proposed legislation, with just 8% opposed to this bill. Majority of the comments have re-affirmed the overall citizenry’s positive opinion of this legislation with one commenting that this is a good bill and another commenting that it’s much needed to protect classified information.
Executive Approval Ratings
Overall Executive Approval: 44% (+8%)
I admit, it has been somewhat deprived of activity. I was hoping for more from some of the Cabinet.
It has done an amazing job and I look forward to it being like that
It has done an amazing job and I look forward to it being like that
President JayDee Approval: 36% (+/- 0%)
Not as strong as last term, but he is doing his best. I'd like to see how he approaches the activity issue.
He's fading fast, it seems. His ministers are not developing their skills or their departments or their staffs as far as I can tell. We are not adequately broadcasting progress in his wars. The region nor its government are not currently improving under his leadership. The region might benefit from letting Rand take over for the second half of the term.
Despite the many resignations last term he made it through and even now he continues to manage and find the right people to do the job!
He's fading fast, it seems. His ministers are not developing their skills or their departments or their staffs as far as I can tell. We are not adequately broadcasting progress in his wars. The region nor its government are not currently improving under his leadership. The region might benefit from letting Rand take over for the second half of the term.
Despite the many resignations last term he made it through and even now he continues to manage and find the right people to do the job!
Vice President Rand Approval: 40% (+12%)
He's doing his job adequately.
He's holding things together
Rand has been doing a good job even with how much of a roller coaster of a term this has been and has been helping a lot behind the scenes!
He's holding things together
Rand has been doing a good job even with how much of a roller coaster of a term this has been and has been helping a lot behind the scenes!
Grand Admiral Vor Approval: 96% (+96%)
Vor has been good as always.
Vor has done a great job soliciting participation for ops this term.
too many pings, otherwise amazing
Vor has done an amazing job and I honor this a lot and look forward to see how the ERN continues to do
Vor has done a great job soliciting participation for ops this term.
too many pings, otherwise amazing
Vor has done an amazing job and I honor this a lot and look forward to see how the ERN continues to do
Gameside Minister Pichtonia Approval: 56% (+52%)
I'm not active Gameside, but from what I've seen Pichto has been consistent.
It has been good working with Pichtonia and it’s more impressive that I have been a Deputy Minister in the Gameside Ministry since its creation so I look forward to the next minister and term!
It has been good working with Pichtonia and it’s more impressive that I have been a Deputy Minister in the Gameside Ministry since its creation so I look forward to the next minister and term!
Communications Minister Westinor Approval: 44% (+8%)
Communications has been good, but nothing special. I'd like to see more of West in here though. I know what she can do.
Comms and Radio have seemed to struggle mightily of late.
Strong start, but I haven't heard from her in a while
West did an amazing job despite their recent resignation and I’m glad they got the chance to be in the cabinet
Comms and Radio have seemed to struggle mightily of late.
Strong start, but I haven't heard from her in a while
West did an amazing job despite their recent resignation and I’m glad they got the chance to be in the cabinet
WA Minister Lime Approval: 32% (+16%)
Unfair to judge
This guy just took office, I can't give him a fair assessment yet.
Haven't seen much.
I am picking Avery satisfy because Josi really ran this ministry before lime which both are amazing picks and they both have been amazing
This guy just took office, I can't give him a fair assessment yet.
Haven't seen much.
I am picking Avery satisfy because Josi really ran this ministry before lime which both are amazing picks and they both have been amazing
