Sociologist Aaron Adibekyan is not going to prove his predictions or calculations regarding the rating of the Prosperous Armenia Party (BHK).
Recently, BHK Leader Gagik Tsarukyan promised to give Aaron Adibekyan one million dollars (which later became drams) if the latter proved that his figures were real otherwise the sociologist would have to apologize to the BHK leader.
"With his "restaurant mentality" Mr. Tsarukyan has insulted one of the greatest achievements of the 20th century-a science called sociology. I think Mr. Tsarukyan does not differentiate between sociology and a backstreet restaurant band which plays music upon the order."
If Tsarukyan is such a tough guy, let him pay to Gallup for the latter to state that the Prosperous Armenia enjoys the highest rating in Armenia, Gagik Tsarukyan is the best political figure of the 21st century and BHK candidate Harutyun Kushkyan is the best mayor. Let him try to prove that we are corrupted specialists," said indignant Aaaron Adibekyan.
Gagik Tsarukyan has also promised to punish Aaaron Adibekyan if the latter didn't refute his false figures. "I cannot refute something I haven't expressed an opinion about."
The sociologist says that during an interview to Shant TV, wrong information was aired. "It was a mere misunderstanding. I haven't publicized the ratings of parties' blogs yet. They will be ready after two or three surveys. I only mentioned that the ratings of the parties' first candidates and political forces differ greatly. I illustrated Mr. Kushkyan as an example saying he yields to BHK and Levon Ter-Petrosyan's rating prevails over the Armenian National Congress-HAK."
The data help realize whom the voters prefer most-the political force or its candidate.
Part of the opposition electorate is uncertain about the upcoming election. "If the ARF-Dashnaktsutyun proves during the campaign that it has become a real opposition, most likely they will vote for the Dashnaktsutyun. To announce oneself an opposition doesn't secure votes for a party. The ARF still needs to make its voice audible as an opposition. Time is pressing and the party may not manage to do it."
