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Report on RJR Group/Boxill Poll November 2011
This report presents the results of a poll conducted during October 28-November 3, 2011. It is based on a nationally representative sample of 1000 persons (45 were, however, dropped from the sample with no effect on the findings), 18 years and over and has a margin of error of +/- 4%.
Following is a summary of the main findings of the poll.
The sample
The sample was equally divided between males (49%) and females (51%) and was conducted in 160 communities in all parishes island wide. This poll only targeted persons who are enumerated.
Choosing a leader – the role of age
When asked if age should matter in choosing a leader for a political party, almost three-quarters (74%) said ‘no’. Only 18.3% felt that age should matter in considering a person for leadership of a party. Of those who said that age should matter, most (41%) felt that older people had more experience, however about 11% said that old people could not manage the job. About 31% said that young people were more creative or had better ideas.
In regards to choosing a leader of a political party almost half of all respondents (48%) said that that should be the job of delegates, while 28% said the public should chose the leader.
Should age matter in choosing a leader for a political party?
No – 74%
Yes – 18.3%
No response/Don’t know - 7.7%
In what way should age matter when considering a person for leadership?
Valid Percent
1 Better decisions
2.4
2 Not too old or too young
12.2
3 Old people cannot manage
10.6
4 Older people don’t know much about technology
2.4
5 Older person more experienced
41.5
6 Younger persons have better ideas/more creative
30.9
Total
100.0
Who should choose a new leader when a Prime Minister resigns?
It should be the job of delegates 49%
Members of the Public 28%
Governor General 3%
Don’t Know/ No Response 20%
Milton Walker Group Head of News and Sports RJR Communications Group TEL: 876-7332617 FAX: 876-9296862 Alternative email: walker.milton@gmail.com News Website: rjrnewsonline.com Corporate Website: rjrgroup.com