A new poll conducted by Rass for iefimerida.gr shows that SYRIZA opposition party is ahead governing New Democracy party by 5.3 percent. The poll was conducted between 29-31 October 2014 at a sample of 1,002 persons. Although SYRIZA party is ahead New Democracy, its leader, Alexis Tsipras is still behind Prime Minister Antonis Samaras in terms of popularity. Respondents stated that they believe that Tsipras is unready to become the next Prime Minister. More specifically, 4 out of 10 respondents (43.5%) stated that they do not want Tsipras to lead the country as Prime Minister, while 3 out of 10 respondents (28.9%) said they are in favor of such an event. Respondents, however, said they are very hesitant in believing the “victorious” announcements of Samaras that Greece will soon enjoy zero deficit and will eventually manage to exit the Memorandum signed with the Troika of international lenders. More specifically, the percentages political parties would get if elections were to be held now are as follows: SYRIZA (26.4%) New Democracy (21.1%) POTAMI (5.8%) KKE – Communist Party (5.4%) Golden Dawn-extreme right wing party (5.1%) PASOK (4.1%) Independent Greeks (3%) SYRIZA party still maintains the “psychological advantage” of gaining the elections, as 7 out of 10 respondents (72.2%) believe that SYRIZA will come first in the next elections. Moreover, the condition of the Greek economy is deteriorating, according to 65.5 percent of respondents, who have experienced a shrinking in their income due to heavy taxation imposed. In addition, 86.9 percent of respondents believe that Greece will not achieve a zero deficit and will not manage to exit the Memorandum, with only 10 percent of them stating that this is feasible. Moreover, 16.4 percent of respondents believe that Greece has not yet managed its finances, and that the return to international markets will be a disaster. They further believe that Samaras presents an improved profile for the country just to compete with opponent, SYRIZA (69.1%). The settling of “red loans” and the overdue debts towards the State, insurance funds that the government believes will give a fresh boost to the economy, is supported by 37.6% of respondents.
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