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maltatoday, SUNDAY, 19 FEBRUARY 2017 10 Survey JAMES DEBONO TWO in every three Maltese have told MaltaToday they have a negative impression of the new US President, Donald Trump, the property tycoon who won power on a xenophobic and protectionist platform by securing the electoral college – although falling short of over 2.8 million votes in the popu- lar count. But while among Nationalist vot- ers in 2013, fewer than one in 10 have a positive impression of the new US president, among Labour voters one in four say they have a favourable impression of Trump, according to a MaltaToday survey. A strong majority in both parties have a negative impression of the President – 74% among PN voters and 58% among PL voters. This result suggests that the right-wing US president might have slightly more favour amongst the voting base of the nominally centre-left PL, than in the centre- right PN. At European level, Trump has been criticised by democratic par- ties of all orientations, except those standing on the far right end of the political spectrum. In Malta both parties had expressed themselves against Trump's executive order banning entry to nationals from seven Muslim majority countries. The survey shows that among the general population only 15% have a positive impression of the US President. But while only 8% of PN voters in 2013 said they have a positive impression of Trump, the percent- age rises to 24% among PL voters. Among switchers (PN voters in 2008 who voted PL in 2013), 20% have a favourable impression of Trump. The survey also shows that while university-educated respondents have the least favourable opinion of the US President, respondents who followed a post-secondary course without attending univer- sity have the most favourable im- pression of Trump. This suggests that Trump's appeal in Malta is strongest among middle-class re- spondents who lack a university level of education. And while only 10% of university graduates have a favourable im- pression of Trump, the percentage rises to 16% among secondary- educated respondents and to 21% among the post-secondary edu- cated. Unsurprisingly, due to Trump's track record for sexist comments, the survey also shows male Mal- tese respondents slightly more fa- vourable to Trump than women. While 17% of men have a positive impression of Trump, only 13% of women express the same judge- ment. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The Ministry for Gozo is interested in leasing premises having an area of about 200 square meters in a central location in Gozo. The identified premises must feature the following key characteristics: - Have an independent entrance at street level - Easily accessible by persons with a disability - Conform to local building regulations and standards - In possession of the necessary permits as required by the relevant authorities - Have electrical and water supply and a functioning drainage system - Should include a kitchenette and two restrooms The initial agreement will be for a period of one (1) year which may be renewed for any other further period/s at the discretion of the lessee and subject to agreement with the lessor. Detailed information including a scaled site plan and a plan of the premises, together with an indication of the proposed annual lease rate, must be enclosed in a clearly marked and sealed envelope and deposited in the tender box at the Procurement Unit at the Ministry for Gozo, St. Francis Square, Victoria, Gozo by not later than noon of Wednesday 1st March 2017. Submissions will be treated in strict confidentiality. The Ministry for Gozo reserves the right to refuse any offer in respect of this Request for Proposal. 68% say they dislike Trump. Huge! But PL voters likely to be keener. Sad. MaltaToday Survey finds that more Labour voters are likely to be keen on new US President Among the general population only 15% have a positive impression of the US President