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May 2012

May 2012

A Major Shift in the Political LandscapeResults from the April 2012 National Survey

May 2012

Methodology

National Survey

– April 2 – 20, 2012

– 2,000 national face-to-face interviews: 500 interviews in

each of the following regions: Baghdad, South, West, and

North – national results weighted representatively

– Margin of error +/- 2.2 percent on full sample, +/- 4.4

percent on regional samples; +/- 2.9 on total Non-North

sample

Page 2

May 2012

Shift in Country Mood Benefits Maliki

Page 3

May 2012

A significant positive shift in the country mood

Nov-10 Feb-11 May-11 Sep-11 Dec-11 Apr-120

20

40

60

45

4141

37

48

44

50 50 50

44

Right direction Wrong direction

Page 4

Generally speaking, do you think that things in Iraq are going in the right direction, or do you feel things are going in the wrong direction?

U.S. Withdrawal

May 2012

Only North sees a drop in right direction

Total Baghdad South West North0

20

40

60

80

48 50

65

3526

4435 32

5864

Right Wrong

Page 5

∆ from

Oct ’11 +11 -6 +1 +5 +23 -20 +19 -10 -21 +24

Generally speaking, do you think that things in Iraq are going in the right direction, or do you feel things are going in the wrong direction?

May 2012

Perceptions of an improving economy help positive mood

Nov-10 Feb-11 May-11 Sep-11 Dec-11 Apr-120

20

40

60

46

3433

52

38

5549

34

Strong Weak

Page 6

Would you say Iraq’s economy right now is strong or weak?

May 2012

Positive mood brings significant jump in Maliki job approval

Nov-10 Feb-11 May-11 Sep-11 Dec-11 Apr-120

20

40

60

4040

39

34

5354 54 5358

44

Approve Disapprove

Page 7

Do you approve or disapprove of the job Nouri al-Maliki is doing as prime minister?

U.S. Withdrawal

May 2012

T B S NIN

ADa'

Sad ISC

0

20

40

60

80

100

53 57

83

30

1017

99

75 72

4439

16

64

8780

1

2328

Approve Disapprove∆ approve

Oct. ’11 +19 +12 +34 +11 +1 +11 +7 +32 +14

Maliki job approval up across regions and voter groups

Page 8

Do you approve or disapprove of the job Nouri al-Maliki is doing as prime minister?

May 2012

Significant jump in Maliki favorable ratings

Nov-10 Mar-11 Jul-11 Nov-11 Apr-120

20

40

60

41

34 3431

4547 47

51 49

41

% Favorable % Unfavorable

Page 9

Now, I’d like to rate your feelings toward some people, things, and organizations, with “100” meaning a VERY FAVORABLE feeling; “0” meaning a VERY UNFAVORABLE feeling; and “50” meaning not particularly favorable or unfavorable.

U.S. Withdrawal

May 2012

Total Baghdad South West North Shia Non-Kurd Sunni

Kurd-100

-80

-60

-40

-20

0

20

40

60

80

100

4554

73

21 3

66

14 5

41

35 17

58

78

23 67

76

% Favorable % UnfavorableΔ favorable

Oct ’11 +14 +13 +28 +4 -1 +20 +12 -3

Maliki favorability dramatically improves among base

Page 10

May 2012

Maliki has strongest rating of non-north pols | Non-North

Maliki Sadr Jaafari Hakim Allawi Nujaifi Amiri Mahdi Hashemi Mutlaq-100

-80

-60

-40

-20

0

20

40

60

80

100

52 4833 32 31 24 13 17 18 17

35 3348 48

57 50 53 5972 73

% Favorable % Unfavorable

Now, I’d like to rate your feelings toward some people, things, and organizations, with “100” meaning a VERY FAVORABLE feeling; “0” meaning a VERY UNFAVORABLE feeling; and “50” meaning not particularly favorable or unfavorable. (NON-NORTH ONLY)

Page 11

Δ favorable

Oct ’11 +17 +7 +7 +8 -2 +6 N/A -5* +2 -1

* Last asked in November 2010

May 2012

Maliki improves across all issues; outperforms Da’wa vote

Helping the poor

Cares about people like you

Acting like a dictator

Can unite Iraq

Can bring political stability

Creating jobs

Fights corruption

More interested in power than helping

Can end sectarianism

Improving basic services

Improving security

0 20 40 60 80 100

22

22

27

29

30

32

32

34

37

39

49

10

10

2

7

5

4

6

3

5

3

3

23

19

2

17

12

15

16

5

14

12

8

26

28

47

26

34

24

31

38

23

25

16

19

21

22

21

19

25

15

20

21

21

24

Maliki Hakim Sadr All/none/other/DK/ref Allawi

Page 12

For each one please tell me which political leader the phrase best describes: Nouri al-Maliki; Ayad Allawi; Ammar al-Hakim; or Muqtada al-Sadr? (NON-NORTH ONLY)

∆ Maliki Jul ’11

+22

+20

+11

N/A

+15

+13

+14

+5

N/A

+8

+9

∆ Allawi Jul ’11

-6

-6

-8

N/A

-10-5

-6

-7

N/A

-6

-4

Da’wa non-North vote: 26% INA non-North vote: 14%

May 2012

Iraqis looking for a strong leader, despite drawbacks

Total Baghdad South West North Shia Non-Kurd Sunni

Kurd0

20

40

60

80

100

74 7380 82

45

7783

48

14 16 138

2815 7 23

Page 13

Statement 1: It is more important to have a strong leader to keep Iraq stable, even if that means giving up some freedoms.

Statement 2: It is more important to ensure social and political freedoms in Iraq, even if that means some instability.

I want you to tell me which statement comes closer to your point of view.

May 2012

More want to continue with Maliki’s direction

Oct-11 Nov-11 Dec-11 Jan-12 Feb-12 Mar-12 Apr-12 May-120

20

40

60

28

39

53

47

I want to continue in the direction Nouri al-Maliki is taking Iraq.

I want to go in a very different direction than Nouri al-Maliki is taking Iraq.

Page 14

Now I'm going to read you some pairs of statements. For each one, I want you to tell me which choice comes closer to your point of view.

May 2012

Significant increase in Da’wa support

Nov-10 Feb-11 May-11 Sep-11 Dec-11 Apr-120

10

20

30

22 20 21

1412

22

16 18

16

22

8 910

10 10

6 57 6

4

6 88

13 11

Iraqi National Accord Islamic Da'wa Party Sadr Trend ISCI Und/DK/Ref

Page 15

Place a mark next to the political party you would vote for, if the elections were held today.

U.S. Withdrawal

May 2012

Da'wa INA Sadr IFND ISCI NRT (No vote)

(Und/ref)0

10

20

30

22

1210

5 42

1311

30

12 12

6 6

20

10

Page 16

Da’wa’s growth even stronger among likely votersPlace a mark next to the political party you would vote for, if the elections were held today.

Δ likely voters

Oct ’11 +8 -1 -1 -2 -2 -- -- --

May 2012

Da’wa separates from other parties in South, Baghdad

Baghdad South West0

10

20

30

40

27

38

9

16

6

23

1315

59

51

2

1

16

Islamic Da'wa Party Iraqi National Accord Sadr Trend ISCI IFND

Page 17

Place a mark next to the political party you would vote for, if the elections were held today.

Δ Oct. ’11 +4 -4 -- +1 -1 +15 -3 -3 -3 +1 -- -- +2 -1 -1

May 2012

Majority continues to want new parliamentary elections

Jul-11 Oct-11 Jan-12 Apr-120

20

40

60

80

6258

64

21 24 22

Support Oppose

Page 18

As you may know, some people have proposed holding early parliamentary elections to solve the current political instability. Do you support or oppose holding new parliamentary elections in the near future?*

*Before April 2012, wording was: “As you may know, some people have proposed holding early parliamentary elections, perhaps within the next year. Do you support or oppose holding new parliamentary elections in the near future?”

May 2012

Total Baghdad South West North Shia Non-Kurd Sunni

Kurd0

20

40

60

80

52

39 42

64

76

41

6876

35 34

50

28

7

46

20

11

Approve Disapprove

Page 19

Openness to new PM; only South disapprovesI'm going to read you a list of some things that have happened or that might happen in Iraq. For each one, please tell me whether you approve or disapprove of that event.

A new prime minister being selected as a means to end the political conflict

May 2012

5 Critical Issues that Can Impact Trend

Page 20

May 2012

5 Critical Issues that Can Impact the Trend

1. Failure to address jobs and basic services concerns

May 2012

Sectarianism

Political instability

Education

Infrastructure development

High prices

Corruption

Security

Basic services like electricity and water

Jobs and unemployment

0 20 40 60

5

6

8

10

17

23

27

42

55

Jobs and services continue to be top concernsPlease tell me which TWO of these are the most important for the government to address.

Page 22

∆ Oct. ’11

-4

+7

--

-7

+7

+1

-1

-2

--

May 2012

Security

Corruption

Basic services

Jobs and unemployment

0 20 40 60 80

9

54

6

58

19

10

71

62

47

19

29

47

28

31

31

51

Baghdad West South North

Jobs a concern across all regions, services in SouthPlease tell me which TWO of these are the most important for the government to address.

Page 23

May 2012

Perception of jobs and electricity remain extremely weakPlease tell me if you think this issue is getting better or worse in Iraq. (NON-NORTH ONLY)

Page 24

Job opportunities

Electricity supply

Corruption

Distribution of oil revenues

Political instability

Interfence of countries in Iraq's internal affairs

Housing

Development of the oil industry

Water supply

Sectarianism

Security

-100 -80 -60 -40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100

89

77

76

68

70

65

62

44

50

42

42

10

16

18

19

21

25

31

37

44

47

56Worse Better

* Last asked in November 2010

∆ better Oct. ’11

+19

+9

-8*

n/a

-8

+13

-1

n/a

+6

-4

+1

May 2012

Total Baghdad South West North0

20

40

60

80

100

25 24

6

23

80

6964

92

68

15

Better Worse

Page 25

∆ Oct’11 -1 -- -22 +18 -- -1 +9 -11 +18 -18

Electricity supply varies by region; worst in SouthPlease tell me if you think this issue is getting better or worse in Iraq. (ELECTRICITY SUPPLY)

May 2012

5 Critical Issues that Can Impact the Trend

1. Failure to address jobs and basic services concerns

2. Sunni insecurities intensify

May 2012

Sunnis still most pessimistic about country direction

Nov-10 Feb-11 May-11 Sep-11 Dec-11 Apr-120

20

40

60

80

59

4145

44

60

32

21 24

11

26

49

71

49 48

30

Shia right directon Non-Kurd Sunni right direction Kurd right direction

Page 27

Generally speaking, do you think that things in Iraq are going in the right direction, or do you feel things are going in the wrong direction? (RIGHT DIRECTION ONLY)

May 2012

Corruption

Basic services

Jobs and unemployment

Security

0 20 40 60

47

11

56

11

18

54

57

23

22

31

47

48

Non-Kurd Sunni Shia Kurd

Security and jobs concerns dominate among SunnisPlease tell me which TWO of these are the most important for the government to address.

Page 28

∆ Sunni Oct. ’11

+3

-13

+14

-17

May 2012

Majority of Sunnis (and Kurds) see sectarianism worsening

Mar-11 Jun-11 Sep-11 Dec-11 Mar-120

20

40

60

80

27

36 36 36

4752

71

58

28

36

5661

Shia worse Non-Kurd Sunni worse Kurd worse

Page 29

Please tell me if you think sectarianism is getting better or worse in Iraq. (WORSE ONLY)

May 2012

A Sunni majority now see Iraq as a divided country

Total Shia Non-Kurd Sunni Kurd0

20

40

60

80

35

23

585356

68

38

26

Page 30

Statement 1: Iraq is mostly a divided country.

Statement 2: Iraq is mostly a unified country.

I want you to tell me which statement comes closer to your point of view.

∆ Mar’11 +12 -2 +6 +1 +29 -15 +10 --

May 2012

Worries about Maliki power grab among Sunnis and Kurds

Total Shia non-Kurd Sunni Kurd0

20

40

60

80

46

36

69

58

3241

171214 14

7

23

Too much power Just the right amount Not enough

Page 31

Do you believe that al-Maliki has too much power, just the right amount, or not enough power?

∆ too much

Mar. ’11 +10 +5 +6 +43

May 2012

Sunnis see Maliki as power-grabbing; lay blame

Total Shia Non-Kurd Sunni

Kurd Total Shia Non-Kurd Sunni

Kurd0

20

40

60

80

51

68

30

9

3546

1424

37

22

61 66

4637

68

54

Page 32

Statement 1: As prime minister, Nouri al-Maliki's priority has been to maintain order and security.

Statement 2: As prime minister, Nouri al-Maliki's priority has been to consolidate his power.

I want you to tell me which statement comes closer to your point of view.

Statement 1: Members of parliament are more to blame for the current political crisis.

Statement 2: Prime Minister al-Maliki is more to blame for the current political crisis.

May 2012

Shia Non-Kurd Sunni Shia Non-Kurd Sunni0

20

40

60

80

100

26

53

14

59

74

47

86

41

Maliki Others/all/none/DK

Sunnis see Maliki interested in power, acting like dictator

Page 33

For each one please tell me which political leader the phrase best describes: Nouri al-Maliki; Ayad Allawi; Ammar al-Hakim; or Muqtada al-Sadr? (NON-NORTH ONLY)

More interested in preserving his own power than helping the

people

Acting like a dictator

May 2012

Total Shia Non-Kurd Sunni

Kurd Total Shia Non-Kurd Sunni

Kurd0

20

40

60

80

58

79

15

39

29

14

64

40

29

14

69

37

59

76

23

39

Approve Disapprove

Page 34

Hashemi case divisive; contributes to Sunni concernFor each one, please tell me whether you approve or disapprove of that event.

Kurdish leaders allowing Vice President Tareq al-Hashemi to stay in Kurdistan

Filing charges against Vice President Tareq al-Hashemi

May 2012

Total Shia Non-Kurd Sunni Kurd0

20

40

60

80

45

58

2126

41

29

6156

Better Worse

Page 35

Most Sunnis see judicial independence worseningPlease tell me if you think this issue is getting better or worse in Iraq.

Independence of Iraq’s judges and courts

May 2012

Sunnis skeptical about Iraq’s democratic credentials

Total Shia Non-Kurd Sunni Kurd0

20

40

60

80

45

59

12

32

45

33

75

49

Page 36

Statement 1: Iraq today is a real democracy.

Statement 2: Iraq today is not a real democracy.

I want you to tell me which statement comes closer to your point of view.

∆ Oct ’11 +2 -1 +13 -10 -4 +6 -41 +28

May 2012

Sunnis strongly feel Allawi does not have enough power

Total Shia Non-Kurd Sunni Kurd0

20

40

60

80

11 13 4 10

2836

1320

42

30

73

49

Too much power Just the right amount Not enough

Page 37

Do you believe that Ayad Allawi has too much power, just the right amount, or not enough?

∆ not enough

Mar. ’11 +1 -9 +6 +32

May 2012

Allawi favorability weak, but stable

Nov-10 Feb-11 May-11 Sep-11 Dec-11 Apr-120

20

40

60

48 48

37

29 28

37 35

44

5156

% Favorable % Unfavorable

Page 38

Now, I’d like to rate your feelings toward some people, things, and organizations, with “100” meaning a VERY FAVORABLE feeling; “0” meaning a VERY UNFAVORABLE feeling; and “50” meaning not particularly favorable or unfavorable.

May 2012

Total Baghdad South West North Shia Non-Kurd Sunni

Kurd-100

-80

-60

-40

-20

0

20

40

60

80

100

28 2613

59

1116

71

12

5665

75

26

51

72

16

50

% Favorable % UnfavorableΔ favorable

Oct ’11 -1 -5 -7 +8 +7 -6 +3 +7

Allawi favorability slightly declines; improves among base

Page 39

May 2012

INA support continues to fall among Sunnis

Oct-10 Feb-11 May-11 Sep-11 Dec-11 Apr-120

10

20

30

40

50

32

42 46

3530

11

17 18

23

19

7

7

48

6

9

5

5

18

20

Iraqi National Accord IFND Und/DK/Ref Would not vote

Page 40

Place a mark next to the political party you would vote for, if the elections were held today. (NON-KURD SUNNIS ONLY)

May 2012

5 Critical Issues that Can Impact the Trend

1. Failure to address jobs and basic services concerns

2. Sunni insecurities intensify

3. Disaffected Shias shifting support

May 2012

“Disaffected Shia” defined

“Disaffected Shia” = Demographic group that has shown previous frustration with Maliki and the government and openness to supporting Sadr

Shia

Urban

Under 400,000 dinar/month

16 percent of total sample

May 2012

Maliki’s favorability jumps among “Disaffected Shia”

Sadr Maliki Jaafari Hakim Nujaifi Allawi Hashemi Mutlaq-100

-80

-60

-40

-20

0

20

40

60

80

100

62 5543 37

18 15 1 118 32 41 45 54

7488 89

% Favorable % Unfavorable

Now, I’d like to rate your feelings toward some people, things, and organizations, with “100” meaning a VERY FAVORABLE feeling; “0” meaning a VERY UNFAVORABLE feeling; and “50” meaning not particularly favorable or unfavorable.

Page 43

Δ favorable

Oct ’11 +1 +14 -17 +6 +9 -1 -32 -6

May 2012

Maliki improves on key issues | “Disaffected Shia”

Cares about people like you

Helping the poor

Creating jobs

Improving basic services

Improving security

0 20 40 60 80 100

23

28

36

50

59

12

6

5

3

3

32

36

25

20

16

27

20

27

16

14

6

10

7

11

8

Maliki Hakim Sadr All/none/other/DK/ref Allawi

Page 44

For each one please tell me which political leader the phrase best describes: Nouri al-Maliki; Ayad Allawi; Ammar al-Hakim; or Muqtada al-Sadr?

∆ Maliki Jul ’11

+23

+17

+15

+9

+5

∆ Sadr Jul ’11

-4

+4

+5

+13

+8

May 2012

Nov-10 Feb-11 May-11 Sep-11 Dec-11 Apr-120

10

20

30

40

8

14 12

67

40

25 29

20

29

15 1518

22

17

75

11

477 9 9

15 15

Iraqi National Accord Islamic Da'wa Party Sadr Trend ISCI Und/DK/Ref

Page 45

Place a mark next to the political party you would vote for, if the elections were held today. (DISAFFECTED SHIA ONLY)

U.S. Withdrawal

Maliki support jumps, Sadr drops among “disaffected Shia”

May 2012

5 Critical Issues that Can Impact the Trend

1. Failure to address jobs and basic services concerns

2. Sunni insecurities intensify

3. Disaffected Shias shifting support

4. Ability for opposition groups to emerge and build a strategic campaign

May 2012

Total Baghdad South West North0

20

40

60

80

68

46

7680

58

21

34

2112 16

Approve Disapprove

Page 47

Openness to opposition group with alternative proposalsPlease tell me whether you approve or disapprove of that event.

A group of political parties declaring themselves as opposition within the Council of Representatives and proposing policy alternatives different from

those set forth by the government

May 2012

Opposition actions | looking for watchdogs, alternatives

0 20 40 60 80 100

55

57

57

61

62

63

63

63

63

69

81

82

86

85

87

85

85

86

88

89

Much more favorable Somewhat more favorable

Page 48

Imagine that certain members of the CoR made an announcement declaring that they are forming an opposition group within the Council of Representatives. For each action, please tell me how it would make you feel towards this group -- would it make you feel much more favorable, somewhat more favorable, just a little more favorable, or no more favorable?

Closely monitor the govt's actions and make public missteps, bad policies, or corrupt practices.

Propose alternative policies for creating jobs, providing basic services, and fighting corruption.

Hold a monthly question and answer session with government ministers to hold them accountable.

To create more jobs, propose a 5-point economic plan that shows specific steps the gov’t needs to take.

Weekly media briefings to discuss what the government did and what were its successes and failures.

Conduct a listening tour to hear concerns and then present those concerns & solutions to the government.

A series of public meetings to listen to people’s concerns and provide the gov’t with policy alternatives.

Organize a group to monitor gov’t actions and make public missteps, bad policies, or corrupt practices.

To end pol. divisions, propose a 5-point reconciliation plan that shows steps the gov’t needs to take.

Hold a series of public debates between government opposition leaders so citizens hear opposing views.

May 2012

Total Baghdad South West North0

20

40

60

80

66

53

7971

41

2027

15 17

29

More likely Less likely

Page 49

Opposition actions would likely increase supportAssuming an opposition group did some of the things you just heard, would you be more likely or less likely to vote for members of this group in the next election?

May 2012

5 Critical Issues that Can Impact the Trend

1. Failure to address jobs and basic services concerns

2. Sunni insecurities intensify

3. Disaffected Shias shifting support

4. Ability for opposition groups to emerge and build a strategic campaign

5. North’s divisions with Baghdad intensify

May 2012

Significant shift in North’s perception of Iraq’s direction

Nov-10 Feb-11 May-11 Sep-11 Dec-11 Apr-120

20

40

60

80

50

67

5247

26

37

25

37 40

64

Right direction Wrong direction

Page 51

Generally speaking, do you think that things in Iraq are going in the right direction, or do you feel things are going in the wrong direction? (NORTH ONLY)

May 2012

North now has doubts about Iraqi democracy

Total Baghdad South West North0

20

40

60

80

45 44

69

2030

45 48

26

65

52

Page 52

Statement 1: Iraq today is a real democracy.

Statement 2: Iraq today is not a real democracy.

I want you to tell me which statement comes closer to your point of view.

∆ Oct. ’11 +2 -1 +4 -1 +18 -13 -5 +2 -38 +27

May 2012

North most supportive of more autonomous regions

Total Baghdad South West North0

20

40

60

80

100

27

1117

39

5867

82 82

59

19

Approve Disapprove

Page 53

Please tell me whether you approve or disapprove of that event.

Leaders from Anbar, Diyala and Salah al-Din asking for the establishment of an autonomous region for their governorate

May 2012

Majority still see Kurdistan heading in right direction

Nov-10 Feb-11 May-11 Sep-11 Dec-11 Apr-120

20

40

60

80

100

84

7274 78

65

921 22

15

30

Right direction Wrong direction

Page 54

Generally speaking, do you think that things in Kurdistan are going in the right direction, or do you feel things are going in the wrong direction?

May 2012

Security

Corruption

Basic services

Jobs and unemployment

0 20 40 60 80

9

54

6

58

19

10

71

62

47

19

29

47

28

31

31

51

Baghdad West South North

Jobs and corruption concerns dominate in NorthPlease tell me which TWO of these are the most important for the government to address.

Page 55

May 2012

Corruption and jobs continues to worsen in NorthPlease tell me if you think this issue is getting better or worse in Iraq. (NORTH ONLY)

Page 56

Corruption

Job opportunities

Political instability

Distribution of oil revenues

Sectarianism

Development of the oil industry

Housing

Security

Electricity supply

Water supply

-100 -80 -60 -40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100

79

79

63

61

60

47

43

38

15

7

15

17

27

26

28

28

48

56

80

89Worse Better

∆ better Oct. ’11

+12

+18

+4

-15

n/a

-6

n/a

-16

+5

-4

May 2012

Helping the poor

Improving basic services

Fights corruption

Ending sectarianism

Uniting Iraq

Cares about people like you

Bringing independence to Kurdistan

Can bring political stability

Creating jobs

Improving security

Making Kurdistan stronger

0 20 40 60 80 100

3638

3133

26343533

403943

13

12

211

0

03

1

2119

2330

5232

2638

2932

25

12923

114

1418

127

612

3031

2224

16192017

242019

N. Barzani* Maliki All/none/other/DK/ref Mustafa Salih

Barzani/KDP strong on jobs, weak on corruption

Page 57

For each one please tell me which political leader the phrase best describes: Nouri al-Maliki; Nechirvan Barzani*; Barham Salih; or Nawshirwan Mustafa? (NORTH ONLY)

* Before April 2012, asked Massoud Barzani; April 2012 onward, asked Nawshirwan Barazani

PUK north vote: 21% KDP North vote: 42%

May 2012

Kurdish leaders ratings improve | North only

Talabani M. Barzani N. Barzani N. Mustafa-100

-80

-60

-40

-20

0

20

40

60

80

100

66 65 6441

16 18 2131

% Favorable % Unfavorable

Now, I’d like to rate your feelings toward some people, things, and organizations, with “100” meaning a VERY FAVORABLE feeling; “0” meaning a VERY UNFAVORABLE feeling; and “50” meaning not particularly favorable or unfavorable. (NORTH ONLY)

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Δ favorable

Oct ’11 +17 +4 n/a +15

May 2012

Favorability of Kurdish parties also improves | North only

KDP PUK Goran KIU KOMAL-100

-80

-60

-40

-20

0

20

40

60

80

100

59 5539

30 26

24 2233 37 31

% Favorable % Unfavorable

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Δ favorable

Oct ’11 +10 +8 +18 +8 +13

May 2012

KDP shows strong growth, PUK drops | North only

Nov-10 Feb-11 May-11 Sep-11 Dec-11 Apr-120

10

20

30

40

50

32

3035 36

42

35

21 31 28

219

16 14

5

12

76 3

55

715

9

14

12

KDP PUK Goran Movement KIU Und/DK/Ref

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Place a mark next to the political party you would vote for, if the elections were held today. (NORTH ONLY)

May 2012

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