Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, the president of Iceland, would lose should Jón Gnarr, the former mayor of Reykjavík and a well-known comedian, run for president, reports Kjarninn.
According to a report conducted by the consulting and research company Verdicta, Ólafur Ragnar‘s support has been dwindling over the past couple of years, especially among younger voters. His views are considered old fashioned and many oppose his political connections with Russia and China. Jón, on the other hand, is considered a more modern and sincere candidate.
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According to Kjarninn, the person most likely to win the presidential election in 2016 is Ragna Árnadóttir, a lawyer who served as Minister of Justice for a year and a half following the economic crisis. Ragna was often been named as a favourite, but she has neither expressed interest nor lack there off to run for post.
Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, the president of Iceland, would lose should Jón Gnarr, the former mayor of Reykjavík and a well-known comedian, run for president, reports Kjarninn.
According to a report conducted by the consulting and research company Verdicta, Ólafur Ragnar‘s support has been dwindling over the past couple of years, especially among younger voters. His views are considered old fashioned and many oppose his political connections with Russia and China. Jón, on the other hand, is considered a more modern and sincere candidate.
Read more: Former mayor of Reykjavík won't rule out presidential bid.
Read more: President Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson will not seek re-election.
According to Kjarninn, the person most likely to win the presidential election in 2016 is Ragna Árnadóttir, a lawyer who served as Minister of Justice for a year and a half following the economic crisis. Ragna was often been named as a favourite, but she has neither expressed interest nor lack there off to run for post.
