Bolsonaro Tops Rejection in New Genial/Quaest Poll as Most Brazilians Don’t Know Congress Leaders
The face-to-face survey of 2,004 people conducted Jan. 8–11 finds 53% rate the ex-president negatively.
Overview
- The poll identifies Jair Bolsonaro as the most rejected figure among nine tested names, with 41% rating him positively and 6% saying they do not know him.
- Public unfamiliarity is high with the presidents of the Chamber and Senate, as 63% do not know Hugo Motta and 68% do not know Davi Alcolumbre.
- Rejection of Bolsonaro rises to 59% among those earning up to two minimum wages and to 57% among self-described independent voters.
- Michelle Bolsonaro’s image is closely divided, with 39% positive, 38% negative, and 23% saying they do not know her.
- Fernando Haddad records 42% negative and 31% positive ratings, while Tereza Cristina is the least known, with 75% lacking an opinion.