SOS Hondoq News

Friday, August 17, 2007

PN support in Gozo in free-fall

Part of an article published on MaltaToday on Sunday 12th August, 2007 by James Debono.

Even a majority of Nationalist voters reject this decision.

A majority of Gozitan respondents also declared themselves against the proposed development at Hondoq ir-Rummien and at Ta’ Cenc.

This surge in environmental awareness in Gozo is reflected in greater support for Alternattiva Demokratika which scores nearly four per cent in this traditionally conservative locality.

The survey also shows that Gozo still cherishes traditional Catholic values by rejecting divorce and same sex marriages.

While nearly half Maltese respondents had expressed themselves for the introduction of divorce in February, only 25 per cent of Gozitans agree.

The survey also shows that patronage networks are still very strong in Gozo.

While only 2.7 per cent of Maltese citizens admitted receiving favours for their vote in a previous MaltaToday survey, 12 per cent of Gozitan respondents openly admitted receiving favours in exchange of their vote.

To view the whole article, go to http://www.maltatoday.com.mt/2007/08/12/t1.html