Rousseff and Silva leading presidential race, survey shows
A poll whose results were released on Wednesday (Sep 10) reports Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff (of the Workers’ Party, “PT”), who aims to be re-elected, to have 36% of voter support, and her fellow contender Marina Silva (of the Brazilian Socialist Party, “PSB”) with 33%. As for the third place, Aécio Neves (a member of the Brazilian Social Democracy Party, “PSDB”) is seen with 15%. The eight remaining competitors running for presidency were seen with 1% or less.
According to the survey, in the event of a second-round runoff with Rousseff facing Silva, the latter would reach 43%, and the former 43%. As for a duel between Rousseff and Neves, the incumbent would come out victorious, with 49% against 38%. In a possible matchup between Silva and Neves, the candidate from PSB would win, with 54%, compared to her rival’s 30%.
The poll shows the two female candidates tied in both rounds.
As regards rejection from the electorate, Rousseff was reported to have a 33% rate, Neves 23%, and Silva 18%. Also, Rousseff’s administration was considered great or good by 36% of the respondents, and ok by 38%. Her government is regarded as bad or terrible by 24%.
The survey was commissioned by the newspaper Folha de S. Paulo and Globo Comunicações.
Translated by Fabrício Ferreira
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