What the People Say - El Salvador II

In addition to how Salvadorans evaluate Funes' performance, Mitofsky also asked about next year's elections.

The survey indicates that 31% intend to vote FMLN and 27% for ARENA in the upcoming congressional elections. Only 5% intend to vote for a third political party (Obviously not a good sign for GANA). Support for the FMLN declined from 34% in November while ARENA's support increase by 1%.

In 2009, the FMLN won 35 seats with 43% of the nationwide vote while ARENA won 32 seats with 39% of the vote.

In terms of their preference for mayor, 30% intend to FMLN and 27% for ARENA. The PCN, PDC, and GANA captured a combined 9% while another 34% remain undecided.

Eighty-three percent are interested in President Obama's trip to the country and 74% believe that the trip will be helpful or very helpful.

Forty-nine percent believe that the congress will do a good or very good job under Sigfredo Reyes's direction while 23% don't expect much change. Given that this is the first time that the FMLN controls the presidency on the congress' board of directors and and still holds the presidency of the country, that's pretty good news that only 11% think that Reyes in charge will be bad or very bad.

There's no clear winner for what policy Reyes should focus upon. Passing law to tackle crime and to combat corruption come in at 9%.