Reply #41: PP Popularity Had More To Do With Economy - It's The Economy Stupid! [View All]

PP has public confidence: The PP looks set to win the election easily, polls show. The opposition Socialists face a tough challenge because most Spaniards believe the PP has done a good job managing the economy.

A poll in La Vanguardia newspaper showed nearly half of Spaniards thought the economy was in “good or very good” shape.

Economic growth, 2.4 percent in 2003 versus 2.0 percent in 2002, looks more than healthy when compared to core Europe, as France and Germany struggle with sluggish growth.

http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=story_2-3-2004_pg5_26

http://www.time.com/time/europe/spain/round_3.html

Oh my, it appears the Spaniards are no different than American's. Why concern yourself with the possibility that your government lied to you and paid NO attention to the 90% who opposed the war - when the economy is doing so well? Then terrorists come along, kill a couple hundred people and eyes are opened.

P.S. I'm not calling you stupid. I would never insult a new member to DU - as you insulted me - I am just quoting James Carville.

Learn to read Spanish - ohh...nice.