Wahlexperte: AfD-Unterstützung in allen Bevölkerungsgruppen
Am Sonntag wählt Sachsen-Anhalt. Die vom Verfassungsschutz als gesichert rechtsextrem eingestufte AfD bekommt Wahlexperten zufolge inzwischen Stimmen aus allen Bevölkerungsgruppen.
A leading expert in election research reveals that the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party now enjoys support from all segments of the population. Stefan Merz of the opinion research institute Infratest dimap told Deutschlandfunk, "A party that comes in around 40 percent in polls cannot continue to rely on just one segment of the population."
The AfD, classified as right-wing extremist by the state's constitution protection service, leads the polls ahead of the CDU, which is currently in coalition with the SPD and FDP. Merz noted, "Gradual differences have emerged - the AfD is now finding support across all demographic groups." While variations exist, they are subtle.
Men are more likely to vote AfD than women, younger and middle-aged adults more so than older voters, and workers more than pensioners. Additionally, those without a high school diploma are more inclined to support the AfD compared to those with a diploma. In rural and small-town areas, the AfD tends to receive more votes than in large cities.
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