Everybody Loves Yuschenko, Almost

It’s official, 48.6% of Ukrainians polled in a survey said they respect President Viktor Yuschenko. The poll was conducted by Ukrainian Barometer, a sociological survey service. The survey covered a number of politicians, but Yuschenko and Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko (favored by 32.8% of those polled) took the lead. In third place was Viktor Yanukovich (favored by 25.3% of those polled, leader of the Regions Party and the runner-up in last year?s presidential election.