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forest444

(5,902 posts)
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 10:46 PM Nov 2016

Hillary Clinton, the clear favorite among Argentines.

A poll conducted by Buenos Aires polling firm of Poliarquía revealed that 72% of Argentines polled would choose Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton for President of the United States; her Republican opponent, Donald Trump, would receive just 6%.

The poll, published Novermber 3, surveyed 1,170 Argentines age 18 or over and has an estimated margin of error of 2.9%.

The poll also revealed that 53% had a favorable opinion of Secretary Clinton, with 29% having an average opinion and just 8% a negative view. Trump, on the other hand, was viewed favorably by just 6%, with 18% having an average opinion and a whopping 67% a negative view.

Neither candidate, however, was regarded as highly as President Barack Obama, who was viewed positively by 64%, in an average way by 24% and negatively by 8%. President Obama's approval in Argentina has risen steadily since his state visit in March, when it was 49% (with 15% viewing him negatively at the time).

Some 62% of those polled believed that a Clinton presidency would be better for Argentina than a Trump presidency compared to 5% who believed that Trump could benefit Argentina more; some 24% believed that the result would make no difference in that regard.

Even so only 40% professed interest in the U.S. election, compared to 59% who stated having "little or no" interest (only 21% had "no" interest).

While President Obama's approval has risen to all-time highs for a U.S. President among Argentines, the percentage of respondents who believe relations should be "closer" has declined somewhat since March - from 43% to 33%, with those believing they should be more "distant" edging up from 20% to 24%.

Praise from U.S. officials and corporate figures for the right-wing Mauricio Macri administration, whose austerity and trickle-down policies have led to a deep recession in Argentina, has reportedly erosed this sentiment somewhat. These proportions are still a notable improvement from 2008, when only 20% wanted closer ties compared to 37% who wanted more distant ones.

The percentage of Argentines who believe relations between the two nations are currently "positive" (49%) far outweighs those who believe they are "negative" (9%).

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Hillary Clinton, the clear favorite among Argentines. (Original Post) forest444 Nov 2016 OP
How much has changed since you posted this last Monday! We went to hell! Judi Lynn Nov 2016 #1

Judi Lynn

(160,481 posts)
1. How much has changed since you posted this last Monday! We went to hell!
Wed Nov 16, 2016, 02:51 AM
Nov 2016

When I read this the first time, I was completely sure Hillary Clinton would be our President.

We all know Mauricio Macri probably leaped, and cavorted for joy when he heard Donald Dump had won. A brother from a different mother.

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He didn't fall far from the tree, did he?



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