Monday, March 29, 2010

Maariv poll: Despite Obama's wishes - Netanyahu leads to head next Gov't if elections are to be held

Despite some wishes in the WH, to see Livni emerge as a serious contender against Netanyahu and create the next Government in Israel, polls show they can continue to dream and undermine Netanyahu, but the Israeli Public is still in favor of PM Netanyahu and a coalition led by the Likud.

According to a Maariv poll published today, Netanyahu's approval is only at 41%, while 53% are not sattisfied with his performance, but if Election were to be held today the results would be the same as the Elections held in 2009 with slightly changes, Kadima leads with 29 seats, Likud 28, Lieberman 13, Shas 9 and Labor only 8 seats, the Right wing bloc leads with a majority of 63 seats, and a likely prefered Unity Government headed by Likud and Kadima or Likud and Labor will give Netanyahu a 3rd term as Prime Minister of Israel.

Netanyahu is considered by the public fit to be PM by 46.7% , against Livni that is considered fit to be PM by only 28.7% (Livni's approval as Opposition leader is only at 38%, 56% disapprove her Job).