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Attributes to describe the Opposition Leader, Tony Abbott

1 Mar 2010

Q.  Which of the following describe your opinion of the Opposition Leader, Tony Abbott?

  7 Dec 09  1 March 10 Difference
Intelligent 71% 71%
Hard-working 69% 69%
A capable leader 46% 49% +3%
Demanding 53% 55% +2%
Arrogant 53% 53%
Out of touch with ordinary people 53% 50% -3%
Understands the problems facing Australia 46% 49% +3%
Visionary 34% 33% -1%
Superficial 42% 43% +1%
Good in a crisis 39% 38% -1%
Narrow-minded 52% 57% +5%
Down to earth 46% 46%
Too inflexible 45% 49% +4%
Complacent 31% 33% +2%
More honest than most politicians 31% 34% +3%
Trustworthy 36% 38% +2%

 Since we asked this question in December 2007, Abbott has gained the most points when it comes to appearing narrow minded (+5%) and appearing too inflexible (+4%). 

 When it comes to positive traits, Abbott has gained some ground in terms of appearing as a capable leader (+3%) who understands the problems facing Australia (+3%) and more honest than most politicians (+3%). 

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