The Steadman polls indicate that Raila Odinga's support has fallen from 53% to 50%, the incumbent Mwai Kibaki saw his stock rise from 37% to 39%. The ODM-K candidate had an 8% share of the respondents' support. These changes are within the margins of error and give the impression that not much has changed.
We have publish here at KenyaImagine a new poll. You will find it at the bottom of the left hand side column. Raila Odinga and the ODM had close to 70% of the previous poll here on KenyaImagine. Have your views been changed by the increased debate and the revelations of the candidates?
Television talk shows, press articles and organisations such as the Catholic Church's statement today, cause voters to question their previously held views. Increasingly, some platforms such as the calls for Majimbo have enhanced or diminished voter preferences for ODM. The perception of disorganisation in the PNU may also have worked to diminish some of their support.
It has also been interesting to see the politicians statements in different locations around the country, and on national television. Their promises are coming under scrutiny for the first time, and the personalities chosen to represent the parties on screen are guiding voter sympathies.
But do these really matter or are Kenyans minds made up? Will ODM's euphoric high be diminished by December 27? Are Kenyans paying more attention to the issues? Here are the ECK voter numbers.
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This being the case and with the elections due immediately after Christmas, a decision on the number of people able to travel after the holidays will greatly impact the results. In 2002, the timing of the election had many people fail to go and vote hence the low voter turnout. What will be the case this year?