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Posted on Jun 21 2005
Public polls, although not representative of each and every individual who comprises a specific society, are usually considered good indicators of the pulse and sentiments of the electorate regarding a public servant.
Approval ratings for a public official reflect how people feel about a specific individual in office. The reason for approving or disapproving an individual in office varies with those people who participate or do not participate in a poll. Generally speaking, a tally of people polled by organizations with reputations, e.g., Gallup, is considered to be a reliable gauge as to what the pulse of the public is.
The State of the Commonwealth Address was given by Juan Nekai Babauta in May 2005. After the speech, the organization “Politics Now” posted online the results of a poll regarding Babauta’s speech.
The poll results reflected nearly two-thirds of the individuals queried (67 percent) considered the content of what was conveyed by Babauta was “unrealistic.” The results reflecting the other third of the individuals queried (33 percent) considered Babauta’s speech “realistic.”
If majority of the residents polled believe that Babauta’s plans are unrealistic, then it means that the people of the CNMI are not confident with buying into the intentions of what the incumbent governor desires during a second term in office. Is the incumbent governor paying close attention to what the people of the island community are saying and thinking?
Moreover, if the residents who comprise the electorate in the CNMI are not happy with the visions of their designated political leader, then it is time for a change and bring in new leadership that will provide direction and confidence in terms of helping the CNMI progress in all areas. To stay with the current gubernatorial leadership would mean “digression” and not “progression.”
The stability and the future of the CNMI will hinge on a strong and responsible leader who will effectively take the current situation and turn it around 180 degrees. The result of reversing the current situation will be better quality of life for the entire island community.
Dr. Jesus D. Camacho
Delano, California
