Becoming a Russian Oligarch After Rebirth
Chapter 857 - 829: Latest Polls_2

Chapter 857: Chapter 829: Latest Polls_2

The poll results showed that the First Faction’s support rate had dropped significantly, to 45%.

The Second Faction, also known as the Moscow System, saw an even greater decline in support, with only 16% remaining.

Wang Ye’s faction, on the other hand, saw a substantial increase in support, rising to 20%.

Another noteworthy mention is Khodorkovsky’s New Faction, which garnered a support rate of 6%.

"A five percentage point increase! Looking at this trend, it’s estimated that by the time of the election, reaching 30% is not impossible," Rossiyana said excitedly.

On the front page of the newspaper, in a prominent position, are the latest poll results.

Wang Ye frowned as he looked at them.

The First Faction’s support rate continued to slide, now down to 40%.

His own faction, on the other hand, had risen from 20% to 25%!

As for the Second Faction, their support had plummeted from 16% to 14%.

Khodorkovsky’s New Faction had risen from 6% to 11%!

The remaining 10% were distributed among various Minor Factions, categorized as "others," with none exceeding 4%...

This was the outcome after a period during which each faction had entered the fray, following intense promotional campaigns!

From the data, it is apparent that the internal situation within the next Duma will be extremely complicated.

The once-dominant First Faction was now on shaky ground and might end up with only about one-third of the seats, roughly 150 Dumasiats!

Even if this number of seats still made them first in the rankings for the next Duma, pushing through any new policies or bills would require prior communication and coordination with other major factions to secure enough support.

Otherwise, relying solely on their faction’s own power would be nearly impossible.

This single factor could lead to a very delicate situation within the Duma, offering greater influence to the Second, Third, and even Fourth Factions.

Naturally, this was not a scenario Grezlov and his colleagues wanted to see!

Perhaps they could accept the First Faction’s support rate slipping to around 50%, securing half of the seats, with a minimum of over two hundred.

But that now seemed impossible...

Wang Ye’s faction and Khodorkovsky’s New Faction—both of their momentum was ferocious!

Perhaps, after the dust settles on the new Duma elections, their two factions could very likely become the new "Second Faction" and "Third Faction"!

As for the original Moscow Faction, they would be pushed down to fourth place.

Of course, these are all just poll support rates and do not represent the final outcome.

There is still some time before the actual election voting takes place, and anything can happen in this time, including changes in public opinion.

But clearly, these new poll results will severely stimulate the major factions, especially the First and Second Factions, driving them to invest more recklessly!

"It looks like we need to step it up, too—let’s add another three hundred million US dollars in funding. The number of personnel joining our faction is growing, and the original budget is no longer sufficient," Wang Ye said thoughtfully, without lifting his head.

Rossiyana nodded, "Misha, we should also adjust our election targets. Looking at it now, a hundred Dumasiats should be no problem. One hundred twenty is the base line, and even one hundred fifty seats might be possible."

Wang Ye laughed and shook his head, "What are you thinking! One hundred fifty seats, do you know what that number means?"

Rossiyana pouted in dissatisfaction, "Why not? I think it’s worth a try!"

Wang Ye just laughed without responding.

The number of Duma seats is fixed, at four hundred and fifty!

So, if one faction gains more seats, that means there will be fewer for other factions.

If his own faction really could secure one hundred fifty Dumasiats, then only three hundred seats would be left for the rest of the factions to divide.

Even if Grezlov’s faction fell from grace, they could still occupy about half of the remaining seats...

One possible outcome could occur, where Wang Ye’s faction wins the most seats and becomes the Duma’s largest faction!

And Grezlov’s faction, by a margin of just a few seats, would come in second...

This would be quite preposterous.

Because Wang Ye’s faction does not intend to field a candidate in the General Election!

According to the current situation, Puding’s advantage in next year’s General Election is still very significant.

Moreover, the presidential candidate recommended by Grezlov and his group is undoubtedly still Puding.

At that time, the Duma Speaker will most likely be succeeded by Wang Ye, as his Faction has become the First Faction in the Duma. Even if he does not want the position, he must consider the interests of the Faction and the opinions of its members.

Anyway, it gives me a headache just to think about it, so Wang Ye would rather not let his Faction win so many seats.

A tall tree catches much wind!

He still prefers to keep a low profile. Having about a hundred seats in the Duma and significant influence is already enough for him.

He doesn’t want to run for president anyway, so what would he do with that many seats...

Moreover, the more seats the Faction gains, the more members it has, the more complex the internal relations and the more difficult it is to manage.

"By the way, join me after work to visit my uncle’s place; it’s been a long time, we should go and see him," Wang Ye said offhandedly.

In the past, he would go to such events alone.

But now he calls on Rossiyana, after all, they are engaged...

Rossiyana, of course, wouldn’t refuse. She knew that the only family Wang Ye had left was Khodorkovsky.

This was akin to visiting the "in-laws" with Wang Ye; how could she possibly refuse!

...

Within Khodorkovsky’s residence, the three of them enjoyed a lavish dinner, chatting and laughing in warm spirits.

It was evident that Khodorkovsky had lost some weight, but he seemed in better spirits, his face bright and lively.

Perhaps it was because he was now busy with his own ideals, something he found more interesting than doing business.

"Misha, you’ve seen the latest polls, haven’t you? Congratulations, you’re second with a view to first! There’s hope for you to become the First Faction in the Duma next year, which would likely make you the next Duma Speaker," Khodorkovsky said with a smile.

Wang Ye hurriedly waved his hand, modestly replying:

"Uncle, don’t make fun of me. That’s just the polls and doesn’t represent the actual election outcome.

I am clear about the true strength of our Faction; if we push it, we might get a hundred... one hundred and ten seats at most; more than that is impossible. We don’t have that many people.

As for the Duma Speaker, it’s most likely still going to be Grezlov; he’s well regarded by everyone."

Khodorkovsky glared at him.

"What exactly are you worried about?!

If something is meant to be yours, why not go after it proactively!

In the political arena, you have to fight for everything; no one is going to hand over benefits to you on a platter.

Now you’ve got no worries hindering you, and even some people want to see you be more proactive.

The cake is already in front of you; all you need to do is to pick up the knife and fork, and you can have a taste.

What are you hesitating for!"

Wang Ye was stunned; he had not expected Khodorkovsky to say such things.

Yes, he had always been bound by his own inhibitions, worrying and fretting, but what for!

If before, he had acted cautiously everywhere, not daring to infringe on others’ interests, it was indeed because there were underlying issues.

The mere problem of his identity was like a bind on his hands and feet.

But now?

Engaging to Rossiyana, with such a grand ceremony, wasn’t it all about "unbinding" himself!

He had no more worries to consider and could go all out to fight for the greatest benefit.

Even more so, recently, so many people from the First Faction had defected to his Faction—what did that signify?

Perhaps, it wasn’t as he had feared.

Is it possible that someone, from behind the scenes, was supporting him, hoping to see his Faction grow quickly, even to the point of becoming the First Faction in the Duma?

After all, whether publicly or privately, he would not pose any threat to the Kremlin!