 Number of RPA, Heritage voters to remain unchanged February 9, 2013 - 18:42 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The number of supporters of the ruling Republican Party of Armenia (RPA) and Heritage has increased, with Prosperous Armenia losing electorate due to refusal to nominate a presidential candidate, Gallup organization representative Rasa Alisauskiene said. The public opinion poll, conducted jointly with Armenian Sociological Association, revealed that 69% of the voters back the incumbent president, with 11% supporting Heritage leader Raffi Hovannisian and 5% of voters - Hrant Bagratyan and Paruyr Hayrikyan. During Jan 25-Feb 2 polls, 78% of citizens having voiced readiness to vote for candidate Hovannisian said they wouldn’t change their mind, with 73% of the respondents to back current leader Serzh Sargsyan. The organization representative further noted that the number of the possible voters grew during the second survey. “Besides TV, Internet and radio, billboards and leaflets served source of information for the voters,” Rasa Alisauskiene said, adding that the 4th stage of the survey will be conducted on Feb 18. Partner news  Top stories Prior to the vote, RPA parliamentary group leader Galust Sahakyan announced the party’s decision to vote against the bill. Shavarsh Kocharyan: Baku’s statements on unacceptability of a status quo in Karabakh conflict aim to prevent alteration of the status. At the meeting, the parties focused on the prospects of bilateral relations, and cooperation in the framework of international organizations. Dwelling on the hike in gas prices, Iskandaryan said the change also affected other countries importing Russian gas.   Partner news |  Topic Latest news Kerry begins talks with Israeli, Palestinian officials  British Foreign Secretary of William Hague was also due to hold talks with Netanyahu and Abbas later in the day.Nissan to recall 841,000 vehicles worldwide A bolt used in the steering wheel was not screwed on properly, but that there was no danger of sudden failure.Russia allows import of Armenian fish products Armenian Agriculture Ministry’s State Food Security Service audited companies planning to export fish products to Russia.Karabakh-based military academy construction in full swing The military academy will be named after legendary commanders of Armenian origin Alexander Suvorov and Valerian Mandatov. |
