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Quaest survey shows division in the assessment of Moraes and Mendonça among voters

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Quaest research reveals that 40% of voters see the Minister of Justice, Ricardo Lewandowski, as acting correctly, against 16% for the Minister of the STF, Alexandre de Moraes, with significant variations between political and religious groups.

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The Quaest survey assessed voters' perception of the performance of ministers Ricardo Lewandowski and Alexandre de Moraes, with a margin of error of two percentage points in total and variations between specific groups.

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According to the survey, 20% of those interviewed said that neither of the two ministers acts correctly, while 2% responded that both are correct. Another 25% did not know or did not respond.

Quaest interviewed 2,004 voters between the 10th and 13th of September. The survey's general margin of error is two percentage points.

Among voters who identify as right-wing but not Bolsonarists, 67% believe that Mendonça acts correctly, while 5% point to Moraes. Another 12% say neither is correct.

Among Bolsonarists, 58% say that Mendonça acts correctly, against 6% who point to Moraes. Another 13% say that neither is correct, and 4% believe that both are correct.

The scenario is reversed among Lulistas: 34% believe that Moraes acts correctly, while 12% point to Mendonça. Another 20% say neither is correct. In this group, 32% did not know or did not respond.

Among those interviewed who identify with the left, but are not Lulistas, there is a tie: 22% point to Mendonça and 22% to Moraes. Another 29% say that neither act correctly.

Among independents, Mendonça also appears ahead: 33% say that the minister acts correctly, against 13% who point to Moraes. Another 23% say neither is correct.

The margin of error is five percentage points among Lulistas and among non-Bolsonaro right-wing voters; of six points among non-Lulista left-wing voters and among Bolsonarists; and four points among independents.

The assessment also varies according to religion. Among evangelicals, 46% believe that Mendonça acts correctly, while 11% point to Moraes. Another 18% say that neither is correct, 2% believe that both are correct and 23% did not know or did not respond.

Among Catholics, 32% say that Mendonça acts correctly, against 19% who point to Moraes. Another 20% say that neither is correct, 2% believe that both are correct and 27% did not know or did not respond.

The margin of error is three percentage points among Catholics and four points among evangelicals.

Open Questions

How can the assessment of these ministers influence future elections?
What is the impact of perceived bias on trust in institutions?