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Haiti Presidential Elections:
Notary Jean-Henry Ceant
Favored By The Majority Of Displaced In Port-au-Prince Tent Cities,
New NOAH 2010 Presidential Election Poll Reveals
For Immediate Release
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Port-au-Prince Haiti/EWORLDWIRE/Nov 17, 2010 —
The results of a recent polling expedition to identify the next President of Haiti shows notary
Jean-Henry Céant favored by nearly three of four (72%) respondents.
Michel “Sweet Mickey” Martelly was also mentioned as a preferred choice of those interviewed.
The four day polling research tour – conducted from Nov. 11-14, 2010, included both focus groups and in-depth interviews. Most of the interviews were conducted in four of the largest campsites in and around the capital city where nearly 600,000 residents remain since the earthquake on January 12, 2010.
Pollster Shawnta Walcott stated: “In terms of outcomes, there will be no first- round knock-outs here. You can bet on a highly contested second-round showing. While the race is still too close to call, Céant appears to be the candidate gaining the most momentum. He’s backed by key members of former President Aristide’s Fanmi Lavalas Party; highly favored by Catholics, Protestants and Voudonists; gained the support of peasant movement leader Chavannes Jean-Baptiste – which proved to be a significant asset for René Préval in 1996; attracted crowds of over 50,000 spectators to rallies in the North; and during our field research, respondents sang and danced -celebrating hiscandidacy.
“As for other polls showing drastically different results in Port-au-Prince, I can only assume that they aren’t speaking to the folks on the ground.”
Shawnta Walcott is the former Director of Communication for Zogby International, the second largest polling firm world-wide. During the 2000 Presidential elections in Haiti, Walcott worked with National Democratic Institute (NDI) on their efforts to install electoral information centers throughout the country. In 2005 Walcott returned to Haiti to conduct the only published poll during the presidential elections showing René Préval leading by significant margins. The 2005 poll was commissioned by the National Association for the Advancement of Haitians (NOAH) and election results fell within the margin of error.
For more information on the poll, contact Shawnta Walcott at
(202) 714-7771 or e-mail shawnta@arielandethan.com.
The National Organization for the Advancement of Haitians (NOAH) was founded in 1991 as a U.S. based 501(c)(3) not-for-profit social policy corporation in response to the refugee crisis resulting from political unrest and upheaval in Haiti. NOAH serves as a national, non-partisan organization dedicated to the restoration and preservation of democracy in Haiti. NOAH is recognized as a public policy information clearinghouse and advocate for the democratization of Haiti and is consulted by the executive branch of the United States as an intermediary between the governmental and the private sectors within Haiti and abroad. Learn more at NOAHHaiti.org
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Malerzman, se nan rev moun va we eleksyon fet ann Ayiti pou kounyeya. Ayiti va petet gen eleksyon apre 7 lane anko.
Pou kounyeya, mo dod la se : pouse machin revolisyon an pi devan pou nasyon an ka retwouve diyite l.Mouvman Orevwa a, dwe etann li sou tout peyi a, apati 18 Novanm 2010 la pou dat 28 Novanm 2010 pa devni yon dat istorik pou etenize sistem koripsyon an nan peyi a. Yo te vini pou touye pep la olye pou yo sipote efo k ap fet pou devlope peyi a,Nou komanse mouri anba cha blende,ebyen, okenn rekonsilyasyon pa p janm posib anko ant Ayisyen konsekan avek Ayisyen malveyan ki kolabore avek malandren bouwo nou yo.
Jodi a anko, moun tonbe nan lit pou delivrans la nan vil Okap.Kote lot vil yo, komsi, nou pa konprann responsablite nou?Komsi, nou vann nanm nou bay dyab lisiferyen yo pou nou ka jwenn sekey pou antere tet nou? Ki diferans ki genyen ant moun ki antere nan sekey ak moun ki antere toutouni nan fos komin?
Depi 12 Janvye 2010 la, zafe anteman premye, dezyem , twazyem klas pa genyen okenn vale anko nan peyi dAyiti.Moun k ap viv pa enpotan pou gouvenman Ayisyen an, alevwa pou moun y ap ekstemine yo.
Mezanmi, pran tet nou ak 2 men. Mete nou ansanm pou nou bloke definitivman cha daso Minustah ak PNH yo.
Malerzman, se nan rev moun va we eleksyon fet ann Ayiti pou kounyeya. Ayiti va petet gen eleksyon apre 7 lane anko.
Pou kounyeya, mo dod la se : pouse machin revolisyon an pi devan pou nasyon an ka retwouve diyite l.Mouvman Orevwa a, dwe etann li sou tout peyi a, apati 18 Novanm 2010 la pou dat 28 Novanm 2010 pa devni yon dat istorik pou etenize sistem koripsyon an nan peyi a. Yo te vini pou touye pep la olye pou yo sipote efo k ap fet pou devlope peyi a,Nou komanse mouri anba cha blende,ebyen, okenn rekonsilyasyon pa p janm posib anko ant Ayisyen konsekan avek Ayisyen malveyan ki kolabore avek malandren bouwo nou yo.
Jodi a anko, moun tonbe nan lit pou delivrans la nan vil Okap.Kote lot vil yo, komsi, nou pa konprann responsablite nou?Komsi, nou vann nanm nou bay dyab lisiferyen yo pou nou ka jwenn sekey pou antere tet nou? Ki diferans ki genyen ant moun ki antere nan sekey ak moun ki antere toutouni nan fos komin?
Depi 12 Janvye 2010 la, zafe anteman premye, dezyem , twazyem klas pa genyen okenn vale anko nan peyi dAyiti.Moun k ap viv pa enpotan pou gouvenman Ayisyen an, alevwa pou moun y ap ekstemine yo.
Mezanmi, pran tet nou ak 2 men. Mete nou ansanm pou nou bloke definitivman cha daso Minustah ak PNH yo.
As a United States citizen living in Florida, I have been watching reports of the horrific conditions which have resulted from the terrible earthquake which devistated your country in January. I am also very inspired by the strength of the Haitian people in spite of the adversity which surrounds you.
With your presidential elections scheduled to occur later this month, it appears Jean-Henry Ceant is destined to be your new leader and restore order, credibility, and confidence to the presidency. This will then be the cornerstone of recovery for your suffering country.
Best Wishes!