GD’s Ionatamishvili: IRI poll shows strong support for GD

“If we analyze the results of the IRI survey and apply the study’s allocation method to the percentages distributed among the parties, the Georgian Dream enjoys the support of at least 70% of the public,” said Rati Ionatamishvili, a member of the parliamentary majority.

Ionatamishvili notes that the 36% figure obtained by IRI is doubled—a result derived from the proportional distribution of the minimal results held by the other side, as well as the percentages of undecided respondents and those who refused to answer.

“I would like to clarify for society that the IRI poll is disastrous for agent opposition. This poll confirms that the current government has historic, the biggest ever support. If we analyze results of the IRI survey and apply the study’s allocation method to the percentages distributed among the parties, the Georgian Dream enjoys the support of at least 70% of the public.

The European Commission survey published today echoes the findings of the IRI study, effectively mirroring the same results. The fact that our country ranks fifth in Europe in terms of public trust in the government confirms the validity of the at least 70% support among voters,” he said.

Social media users have been circulating a slide purporting to show the results of an IRI survey.

According to the circulated slide, Georgian Dream has 36% in the party ratings, while the United National Movement has 5%. Iago Khvichia’s Girchi, the Labour Party, Giorgi Gakharia’s For Georgia, and Akhali are each listed at 2%.

Ana Dolidze’s For the People, Zurab Japaridze’s Girchi – More Freedom, Strategy Aghmashenebeli and the People’s Party are each listed at 1%.

Lelo and the Federalists are not included in the ratings shown on the circulated slide.