Survey: Mayor, opposition coalition unpopular with majority of voters
Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony, who is vying to become the prime ministerial candidate of the opposition alliance, is unpopular with 57 percent of decided voters, while 54 percent view the opposition coalition unfavourably, a survey published by the Századvég Institute on Tuesday showed.
Only 37 percent of respondents said they found the mayor sympathetic, while 39 percent supported the opposition, Századvég said.
In terms of Karácsony’s popularity index (the difference between positive and negative responses), he is less popular (minus 20 percent) than the opposition alliance (minus 15 percent), the survey found.
His low approval rating may be due to the fact that Karácsony had already lost a general election in 2018, Századvág said.
Voters may also feel that his performance as mayor has failed to live up to expectations, as he failed to fulfil campaign promises such as cost-free public transport for children under 14 and heating subsidies for the elderly and vulnerable, Szazadveg said.
Among undecided voters, Karácsony is unpopular with 51 percent and popular with 17 percent (a popularity rating of minus 34 percent), Századvég said.
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Source: MTI
I would urge all Hungarians to avoid becoming complacent as a result of this poll.
The Opposition coalition is a serious threat to Hungary. If elected they will take Hungary in a totally new direction, one in which EU and the Soros mafia will be pulling the strings. The Hungarian way of life will be destroyed just like the British, French, Swedish ways of life have already been destroyed..
Hungary was invaded by overwhelming German and Soviet military power. Yet the Hungarian nation remained strong and united. This planned invasion and power grab of 2022 by EU is different. They will not leave you alone, they will flood your country with foreigners, they will destroy your culture, your history and they will corrupt your children. I have seen this happen with my own eyes in UK. The Threat is REAL!
Do not let this happen to Hungary! Fight this election with all your spirit. Tell your family and friends what will happen under the Opposition! Organise, Get everyone to vote and do not relax for a second!
Hey Bruce, or should we call you Fisesz employee.
There is no proof of the opposition having such an agenda, to damage Hungary and drive it to collapse, only fables and conspiracy theories.
On the other hand there is so much proof that Fidesz has a tyrannical agenda, and will drive Hungary to collapse once they take all the money., and they will.
Before you start to assume EU is evil just look who is leading Hungary now and how they doing it.
You are confused, you have no idea that your Hero is actually a Dictator, the proof is overwhelming yet people stand behind him.
All this war that Hungay is engaged in : immigration, Brussels, LGBT…, soros, communist opposition; are created by Fidesz to help them become the Hero. All this are strategies to manipulate people, its from the Dictatorship book , every single tyrant used it , its there see history.
But i guess is in the culture here to choose to follow 1 man instead of Democracy.
Good luck to you all.
NOTpolitical, the most political commenter on here after Mario. You sir are either blind and deaf and are not listening to the sausage coalitions stated goals or you are an operative for these leftist destroyers. In any case I doubt you will have many Hungarian voters seeing things your way.
Fidesz is not perfect but at least they are doing what most ordinary Hungarian voters want in regards to refusing the illegals and opening the borders. If you like you will be better off in a more left leaning country such as France maybe you should go crash the border there where you would feel welcome.
Hear hear, totally agree. You’ve hit the nail on the head.
Hey Not political -I watched as two of the most beautiful cities in the US- Portland and Seattle. In very short time they are a disaster, thanks to left wing ideology. Besides all the crime and destruction The worst thing is schools have gone off the rails for sometime – dominated by BLM and the LGBS crowd. Not all blacks and gays are apart of these organizations. this is the epicenter of CRT and slanders whites of European heritage.
Now we have federal government and leader just as crazy as hell. In last two years the city has lost its shine under this mayor.
The statistics cited in the article are probably false. Before publishing statistical data, define perimeters, questions, number polled, ages and sex of the people. This statistical data belongs in a waste paper basket not in a news paper.
NOTPolitical – your comments are Fact.
The agenda of Fidesz – just keeps unfolding before our eyes.
Growing momentum from Fidesz to destroy the core principles of Democracy – at all costs.
HUNGARY – is under a massive global microscope.
Fidesz are in a catch 22 position.
They continue to Govern as they are at present and the History style they have displayed throughout this “second coming” in Government – all known in the EU – Europe and Globally – and they will Destroy Democracy – in Hungary.
Power Power Power – at ALL costs.
Fidesz – First – the growing of personal wealth and the building of personal WORTH.
Hungary – comes second the citizens.
Freedom – Choice – Expression of Opinion – and our LIBERTY – is under Threat.
If any of these (4) four core ingredients of DEMOCRACY – are Removed from US – the situation in Hungary WILL rapidly intensify into a Dictatorial Regine – which would be Perilous for the Future of our Country.
WHO are our ALLIES – NOW of any WORTH.
WHO if we continue on this road to a Dictatorial Regine of Government – that “veils” itself under a “supposed” practice of Democratic Rule – who of VALUE – will remain our Friends and Allies ?
The United States of America – better on our side – than an Enemy – but President Biden has “sewn” the seed – what he wants in the European Union and Europe – but the Government of Hungary – continues to pull away widening itself from any form of Uniformity within the European Union – Europe and the Global World.
Hungary – our brand name is continues to be DAMAGE by the actions and Political Agenda of Fidesz – and we must ACT – through use of our Democratic Rights.
National Elections May 2022 – the POWER we HAVE through our Freedom to Vote.
Voting is our VOICE and Votes in number for retainment of our Freedom and Liberty – not squashed nor buried into submission – we can make change by the Power of our Vote.
Not since 1989 – has there been a National Election held in HUNGARY – that has the potential to completely change the face of Hungary – back to post 1989 style of Government – OR – we that remain a DEMOCRACY .
We earned our Right -mas a COUNTRY – to become a DEMOCRACY and we must do all within our power – to ensure, for the Future of Hungary – we remain under the Rule of Democracy.
Toth?, NOTpolitical?, Mario? or whomever you areit really is not important. What is important is the majority of Hungarian voters know that they are much better off with Orban and Fidesz at the helm. They want no part of the Soro’s lapdogs in Brussels or Budapest because they know whom and what the sausage coalition has in store for them. Open Borders, adoption of the Euro that will hurt them financially if adopted and a rush to destroy the good things of value to Hungarians, Like their Heritage and family values.
No matter whom you masquerade as today, me thinks you are not a Hungarian, Not a Resident of Hungary and most likely a paid operative of Soro’s “Open Society Foundation”
Toth, you are right. The election in Hungary in 2022 will decide much more than who governs for the next 4 years. If the opposition wins then Hungary will adopt the Euro, follow all EU rules and will be forced to house and feed hundreds of thousands of migrants.
I respect everyone and everyone is entitled to their opinion. You can vote how you wish.
I have seen first hand how destructive the Left wing agenda is.
When German media sets up a Hungarian news channel to influence elections in another sovereign state do alarm bells not ring loud and clear? Is this not effectively the same method as 1930’s.