Do you know which party you’ll vote for in the parliamentary elections?
Tuesday, January 29
“I haven’t decided yet, though I think the New Rights are very competent and moderate. I’ll probably vote for them.”
Tatia, journalist, 27
“I won’t vote. There’s no point. I don’t trust anyone. Georgian politicians are just scrabbling for posts and power, and they never keep their promises.”
Tiko, housewife, 43
“I really want to see [ex-Imedi journalist Giorgi] Targamadze’s party in parliament, so I’ll vote for him. I haven’t seen their policies yet, but I’m sure this boy will do his best for the people.”
Lamara, pensioner 64
“I’ll vote for the National Movement [ruling party]. They keep their promises. Last year I couldn’t find a job, but after I joined the party six months ago I got good work in a private office with a high salary.”
Rezi, economist, 32
“I’ll vote for any opposition party. I’m tired of this arrogant government. I don’t like them and I don’t trust them.”
Levani, student, 20
“I haven’t decided yet, probably the New Rights. I voted for Gamkrelidze in the presidential election.”
Dato, driver, 34
“I’ll be voting for the Republicans. They’re competent, well-educated, professional and true patriots.”
Giga, athlete, 23
“Maybe it’s not the right choice to make, but I’m not going to vote. I don’t trust elections any more. The January 5 presidential election was shameful—maybe some Georgians don’t believe it, but I’m sure election was rigged. So why vote now?”
Gela, teacher
“I’ll vote for Misha [Saakashvili]’s party. He’s a smart boy, and he’ll bring a lot of talented people into the government.”
Natela, vendor, 56
Tatia, journalist, 27
“I won’t vote. There’s no point. I don’t trust anyone. Georgian politicians are just scrabbling for posts and power, and they never keep their promises.”
Tiko, housewife, 43
“I really want to see [ex-Imedi journalist Giorgi] Targamadze’s party in parliament, so I’ll vote for him. I haven’t seen their policies yet, but I’m sure this boy will do his best for the people.”
Lamara, pensioner 64
“I’ll vote for the National Movement [ruling party]. They keep their promises. Last year I couldn’t find a job, but after I joined the party six months ago I got good work in a private office with a high salary.”
Rezi, economist, 32
“I’ll vote for any opposition party. I’m tired of this arrogant government. I don’t like them and I don’t trust them.”
Levani, student, 20
“I haven’t decided yet, probably the New Rights. I voted for Gamkrelidze in the presidential election.”
Dato, driver, 34
“I’ll be voting for the Republicans. They’re competent, well-educated, professional and true patriots.”
Giga, athlete, 23
“Maybe it’s not the right choice to make, but I’m not going to vote. I don’t trust elections any more. The January 5 presidential election was shameful—maybe some Georgians don’t believe it, but I’m sure election was rigged. So why vote now?”
Gela, teacher
“I’ll vote for Misha [Saakashvili]’s party. He’s a smart boy, and he’ll bring a lot of talented people into the government.”
Natela, vendor, 56