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During the investigation, a thousand residents were asked which of the candidates would be best for Lithuania. 32.5 percent. of those surveyed chose J. Biden, and 18.1 percent. – Donald Trump, a Republican seeking a second term. Almost half of the respondents did not have an opinion.
Linas Kojala, director of the Center for Eastern European Studies, says the survey reflects prevailing trends in most European countries. According to him, the negative attitude of Europeans is determined by the controversial statements of President D. Trump and the numerous criticisms he receives in the media.
“Previous research has also shown that Trump is a less favored leader in Lithuania than former US presidents, such as Barack Obama. In turn, J. Biden is more predictable, he has also visited Lithuania, so even without the respondents delve into specific ideas of their politics, the personality can be considered more attractive, ”L. Kojala told BNS.
According to him, Biden’s rhetoric would be more moderate, it would emphasize multilateral institutions more than Trump.
Kęstutis Girnius, associate professor at the Institute of International Relations and Political Science at Vilnius University, says that Lithuanians “support J. Biden more, because he promises to treat Russia more strictly, to support NATO more consistently, follow the traditional policy of the United States towards the Baltic countries. “
The United States presidential elections will be held on Tuesday, November 3.
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Exact study results:
Question: “The US presidential elections will be held on November 3. Which of the two main candidates do you think would be better for Lithuania? “
Answers: Donald Trump – 18.1 percent; Joe Biden – 32.5 percent, no opinion / hard to say – 49.5 percent.
From October 9 to 18, 1,001 Lithuanian residents aged 18 and over were interviewed and interviewed at the households of respondents in 27 cities and 44 villages.
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