Analysis on the pre standing Presidential Election Poll Written by Baobab
On Wednesday, November 25, the Europeian Broadcasting Corporation conducted a poll regarding the upcoming Presidential Election. The poll received a total of 34 respondents and was open for 36 hours. The poll asked respondents to state who they would like to see in each position., as well as if the respondent will run for president and if they would like to know the cabinet announced before or after the election is over. Thirty-four people responded to the poll.
DISCLAIMER: There was a glitch in the forms, the blank space in the poll is CSP (Common-Sense Politics)
The first question concerned the presidency. The poll asked respondents to state who they would like to see as president of Europeia next term. Darkslayer came first in this particular question, with 21 votes and 61.8 percent of the vote share. Darkslayer is the only citizen, as of yet, that has confirmed their candidacy publicly; he has been receiving a lot of support from fellow Europeians since he announced his run. Istillian garnered the second-highest tally of support, with 17 votes and 50 percent of the vote share., He has not confirmed he will be running and has previously mentioned he probably will not get involved in Europeian politics this term. In third place is current Vice President Pichtonia. He received 16 votes and 47.1 percent of the vote share. In the midterm poll authored by Xecrio, Pichtonia had a 60 percent approval rating, indicating a high level of satisfaction which correlates to this poll, also. Following the top three candidates were SkyGreen24 with 14 votes (41.2 percent), Monkey with 13 votes (38.2 percent), Lime with 12 votes (35.3 percent), and Lloenflys and Calvin Coolidge each with 11 votes (32.4 percent).
In the next question, respondents were asked who they would like to see as vice president in the upcoming term. The poll returned a first-place tie between Calvin Coolidge and SkyGreen24, each receiving 20 votes and 58.8 percent of the vote share. Calvin Coolidge was a candidate for Vice President last election but lost in a close election to Peeps and his running mate, Pichtonia. Furthermore, SkyGreen24 recently burst into the spotlight with his highly acclaimed work in the Ministry of World Assembly Affairs, and subsequently came second in this question. In third place was Lloenflys, who was rumoured as Darkslayer's running mate, but that has never been confirmed. Following the top three favourites were Istillian with 17 votes (50 percent), Darkslayer with 16 votes (47.1 percent), Lime with 14 votes (41.2 percent), Monkey with 13 votes (38.2 percent), Maowi with 12 votes (35.3 percent), Pichtonia with 11 votes (32.4 percent) and Vlaska and Prim each with ten votes (29.4 percent).
Respondents were then asked who they would like to see as the Minister of Interior next term. Monkey, the current Minister who took over after former minister Malashaan resigned, seems to be the favourite to serve in this role for a second term. Monkey received 23 votes and 67.6 percent of the vote share. The poll would indicate that most citizens are satisfied with the job Monkey has done in Interior, and would like to see him work a full term. Following Monkey, Calvin Coolidge returned 15 votes and 44.1 percent of the vote share. Calvin Coolidge has been Minister of almost every ministry and is known for his work in the Ministry of Interior, in particular, his recruitment efforts. In third place, there was a tie between GraVandius and Le Libertie, with both receiving 13 votes and 38.2 percent of the vote share. Both of them are known for putting substantial work into Interior.
The following question regarded the preferred candidates for Minister of Communications. In a tight victory, Bronyleader pulled ahead getting 16 votes and 47.1 percent of the vote share. Bronyleader, the current Mayor of Arnhelm, is an active member of the ministry, regularly posting important dispatches and articles regarding ongoing topics. Following Bronyleader is current Minister of Communications Seva, who took over after former minister Forilian resigned. Seva got 15 votes and 44.1 percent of the vote share. Finally, in third place, former Minister Lime garnered 14 votes and 41.2 percent of the vote share. Lime, the longest-serving Minister of Communications in history, did a reasonably good job in this role last term and has an outstanding reputation in the Ministry of Communications. Following the top 3 were Istillian with 13 votes (38.2 percent) Calvin Coolidge and Xecrio with 12 votes (35.3 percent), Maowi with 11 votes (32.4%) and Deepest House with ten votes (29.4 percent).
The following question was about the Ministry of Culture, which started slowly but started gaining momentum at the midterm. Leading the vote was Baobab with 20 votes and 58.8 percent of the vote share. He has worked as a deputy in the Ministry of Culture this term, often taking control of weekend games. Following Baobab is the current minister of culture, Calvin Coolidge, getting 18 votes and 52.9 percent of the vote share. Calvin Coolidge has done a good job in Culture, mostly after the midterm, and put a lot of effort into events such as Region of the Week. In third place, significantly below the top two is Monkey with ten votes and 29.4 percent of the share. Monkey, a deputy minister of Culture, has done most of his work administering Region of the Week.
In the following question, respondents were asked to indicate who they would like to see as Minister of Radio. Receiving a substantial number of votes, Xecrio garnered the most support for this taking the lead in this ministry, with 24 votes and 70.6 percent of the share. Xecrio has shown great interest in Radio, and has put in a lot of work to show for it, he often hosts shows and is sometimes a guest, with his most popular show being BritCast. In second place was the former minister of radio Darkslayer with 19 votes and 55.9 percent of the vote share. Darkslayer, the co-host of Guilty by Association, often appears on radio alongside various other guests. In third place, a tie occurred between Calvin Coolidge and the current Minister of Radio Sopo. Calvin Coolidge does not host a show, but often appears on radio as a guest. Following the top 3 were Pichtonia and Istillian, both with 11 votes (32.4 percent).
The Ministry of World Assembly Affairs was the next question. In the lead, with the most significant margin in the entire poll is current Minister SkyGreen24 with 29 votes and 85.3 percent of the vote share. SkyGreen24 has already been a minister for two terms, and he said he most likely will not accept the position for a third term. In second place is former World Assembly Affairs Minister Maowi, with 15 votes and 44.1 percent of the vote share. Maowi has recently started getting involved in the ministry again, additionally putting in some hard work into the Ministry including authoring multiple General Assembly resolutions. In third place, World Assembly Affairs Senior Deputy Seva, who is well-known for writing numerous IFVs, got 14 votes and 41.2 percent of the share. Following the top 3 was World Assembly Delegate Prim with 12 votes (35.3 percent).
Foreign Affairs was the following query for respondents. Pulling ahead was Kuramia, with 22 votes and 64.7 percent of the vote share. Kuramia has done an excellent job with Foreign Affairs reflected by this poll. Behind Kuramia was Pichtonia, with 17 votes and 50 percent of the vote share. Pichtonia is well-known as a member of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and has contributed to it quite often. In third place was a tie between Istillian and Sopo, both of whom are a familiar presence in the ministry, consistently putting in hard work into that branch of the Executive. Following the top 3 are Astrellan with 11 votes (32.4 percent) and Calvin Coolidge with ten votes (29.4 percent).
Penultimately, poll takers were asked to highlight who they would like to see at the helm of the Navy. The candidate who received the most votes was the current Grand Admiral Istillian with 25 votes and 73.5 percent of the vote share. Istillian has been lauded for his job with the Navy and has written articles aimed at fostering activity. Following Istillian is Commander Vor, with 17 votes and 50 percent of the vote share. In third place is Captain Kazaman with 16 votes and 47.1 percent of the share. Behind the top 3 is President Peeps, receiving ten votes (29.4 percent).
Finally, respondents were asked to show who they would like to see as attorney general. In first place was Darkslayer who returned 18 votes and 52.9 percent of the vote share. Darkslayer, the current attorney general, has prompted new law clerks into training and has overall lifted activity in his time in the role so far. In second place was a tie between Senator Lloenflys and Justice Prim, both of whom have contributed greatly to Europeian law and have held various positions in that branch. They each returned 17 votes and 50 percent of the vote share. Following the top 3 are Malashaan with 15 votes (44.1 percent), followed by Pichtonia, and Justice Vlaska with 11 votes each (32.4 percent). It is worth noting that Justices cannot serve as Attorney General, which is why it is unlikely that Prim or Vlaska would accept the position if nominated.
Additionally, citizens were asked whether they would like to see the cabinet revealed before or after the election. A sizeable majority of a bit less than two thirds of respondents stated that they preferred the cabinet to be released after the election. In contrast, 12 respondents said the opposite.
In the final question, respondents were asked whether they would run for President. Twenty-one respondents said they definitely would not run, three people said they probably would not run, three people said they were unsure, two people said they would run, and five said they want to be someone's Vice President, indicating that the election will very likely be contested.
To conclude the poll, respondents had the opportunity to give comments on the election; only 7 people provided comments, mainly stating that they are expecting an exciting election.
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