An 11 May 2014 Asisa poll shows most Dominicans are pleased with the direction the Dominican Republic is heading in. For the survey, 1,200 Dominican voters were polled. On average 58.3% feel that the Medina administration is leading the country in the right direction.
The poll shows that Medina has more support in the largest population segment, that of youths 18-24 years with 64.5% and among women with a 62.2% favorable rating.
Among those who identified as PLD followers, 82.9% say the country is headed in the right direction, compared to an also high 76.2% of those identifying with the leading opposition party, the PRD.
The poll identified that Dominicans perceive the areas of most progress made by the Medina administration have been education, public freedom and health. Those in which there has been the less progress are access to jobs, housing and social equality.
The poll asked Dominicans to rate local institutions and only the churches, central government and universities received percentages over 50%.
Dominicans want most for the government to reduce the cost of living, the cost of electricity, and create more jobs.
Encuesta Asisa revela 58.3% de dominicanos cree RD va en dirección correcta